Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is the perfect weeknight meal. It’s rich, cheesy, and full of flavor, yet so simple to make. With just a few ingredients, you can create a dish that tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant. Plus, the slow cooker does all the work for you, so you can focus on other things while dinner practically makes itself.
Equipment
- Crockpot (Slow Cooker)
- Cutting Board and Knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Large pot
- Tongs or a Fork
- Wooden spoon or spatula
Ingredients
For the Chicken & Sauce
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese cubed
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
For the Pasta
- 8 ounces pasta penne, fettuccine, or your favorite kind
- 1 tablespoon butter optional, for extra richness
Optional Garnishes
- Fresh parsley chopped
- Extra parmesan cheese
- Crushed red pepper flakes for a little heat
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot. Season them with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Add the minced garlic on top.
- Add Liquids: Pour the chicken broth and heavy cream over the chicken. Add the cubed cream cheese into the crockpot, placing it on top of the chicken.
- Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until the chicken is cooked through and tender. The chicken should shred easily when you test it with a fork.
- Cook the Pasta: About 20 minutes before the chicken is done, cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
- Shred the Chicken: Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the crockpot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir it into the sauce.
- Add the Cheese: Stir in the grated parmesan cheese until the sauce becomes creamy and smooth.
- Combine with Pasta: Add the cooked pasta to the crockpot and mix everything together, making sure the pasta is well-coated in the creamy sauce.
- Serve: Serve the pasta hot, garnished with fresh parsley, extra parmesan, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes if you like a little spice.
Notes
Nutritional Value (Per Serving - Approximate)
- Calories: ~550-650 kcal
- Protein: ~35g
- Carbohydrates: ~45g
- Fat: ~30g
- Saturated Fat: ~15g
- Cholesterol: ~120mg
- Sodium: ~700-900mg
- Fiber: ~2g
- Sugar: ~2-4g
The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.