Description
Indulge in the creamy, garlicky goodness of this slow-cooked chicken pasta dish. Tender chicken, savory Parmesan, and rich cream cheese come together for a comforting meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups chicken broth
For the Sauce:
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, cubed and softened
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
For the Pasta:
- 12 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or your favorite)
- ½ cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- Optional: chopped parsley or extra Parmesan for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken: Put chicken breasts in the crockpot and sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Add ingredients: Pour chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, and minced garlic over the chicken.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken: Shred the chicken in the crockpot and combine with the sauce.
- Cook pasta: Cook pasta separately, then add to the crockpot.
- Add cream: Pour in heavy cream or half-and-half, stir until well coated and creamy.
- Serve: Serve warm, topped with extra Parmesan or parsley.
Notes
- You can add cooked vegetables like spinach or broccoli for extra nutrition.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.
- For a thicker sauce, mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with a bit of water and stir into the sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours on low or 2 hours on high
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: Crockpot, Slow Cooker, Chicken Pasta, Garlic Parmesan, Creamy Pasta
