The Best Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Recipe
A creamy, comforting slow cooker chicken pasta recipe featuring tender garlic parmesan chicken cooked to perfection in a crockpot and combined with a rich, cheesy sauce and your favorite pasta. This hassle-free meal is perfect for busy days when you want a delicious, hearty dinner with minimal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours on low or 2-3 hours on high
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes (low) or 2 hours 10 minutes (high)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
Sauce Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, cubed and softened
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- ½ cup heavy cream or half-and-half
Pasta
- 12 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or your favorite)
Optional Garnishes
- Chopped parsley
- Extra Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot. Sprinkle evenly with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to season the meat thoroughly.
- Add Sauce Ingredients: Pour the chicken broth over the chicken, then add the Parmesan cheese, softened cream cheese cubes, and minced garlic on top to create the creamy sauce base.
- Slow Cook the Chicken: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until the chicken is fully cooked through and tender enough to shred easily.
- Shred the Chicken: Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the crockpot and stir well to combine the shredded meat with the creamy garlic Parmesan sauce.
- Cook the Pasta: Meanwhile, cook your chosen pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the drained pasta to the crockpot, then pour in the heavy cream or half-and-half. Stir all ingredients together until the pasta is well coated with the creamy sauce.
- Serve: Ladle the creamy garlic Parmesan chicken pasta onto plates and garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately warm for best flavor.
Notes
- For a lighter option, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before serving if needed.
- Feel free to use any short pasta like penne or rotini.
- To save time, you can cook the pasta in advance and quickly reheat it in the crockpot closer to serving.
- Adding fresh parsley brightens up the dish with a pop of color and freshness.
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