Description
Creamy Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is a comforting and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken, flavorful garlic, and rich Parmesan cheese come together in a creamy sauce that coats every bite of pasta. This recipe is a family favorite that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Chicken Pasta:
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Creamy Sauce:
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Additional:
- 8 oz uncooked pasta (elbow macaroni or shells)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot. Season with minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Pour chicken broth over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken using two forks and return to the pot.
- Mix in cream cheese and Parmesan until melted into a creamy sauce.
- Stir in uncooked pasta until fully submerged.
- Cover and cook on high for an additional 30–45 minutes until pasta is cooked through.
- Optionally top with mozzarella cheese before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can sprinkle some chopped fresh parsley on top before serving.
- This dish pairs well with a side of garlic bread and a simple green salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
