Description
Discover the ultimate comfort food with The Best Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Recipe. This delicious dish features tender chicken simmered in a rich and creamy garlic Parmesan sauce, all made effortlessly in your slow cooker. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe allows you to enjoy a flavorful meal without the hassle of extensive preparation. Just toss the ingredients into the crockpot and let it work its magic while you focus on what matters most. Serve this comforting pasta with crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, cubed
- 12 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- ½ cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- Minced garlic
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Place chicken in the crockpot and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in chicken broth, add Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, and minced garlic.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken in the crockpot using two forks.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and add to the crockpot.
- Stir in heavy cream until well combined.
- Serve warm with optional toppings like parsley or extra cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (low) or 2 hours (high)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg