Description
A creamy and savory slow cooker pasta dish that features juicy chicken, rich garlic-Parmesan sauce, and tender pasta, perfect for easy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, cubed and softened
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 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
- Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Place the chicken in the crockpot and add chicken broth, Parmesan, cream cheese, and minced garlic.
- Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours until the chicken is tender and reaches 165°F.
- Shred the chicken in the crockpot with two forks, mixing it into the sauce.
- Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, and add to the crockpot.
- Stir in heavy cream or half-and-half until everything is well coated and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving warm, adding optional garnishes if desired.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for better melting and flavor. Keep the lid on the crockpot during cooking for optimal results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken, pasta, crockpot, garlic, Parmesan, slow cooker, comfort food