Creamy Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
Creamy Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is your go-to meal for busy weeknights and cozy family dinners. This delightful dish combines tender shredded chicken with a velvety garlic-Parmesan sauce, all tossed with al dente pasta. The slow cooker does all the work, making it a one-pot wonder that’s as easy to prepare as it is delicious. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can set it and forget it while savoring the rich flavors that develop during cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (plus additional for pasta)
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz uncooked pasta (elbow macaroni or shells)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Sprinkle minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper over the chicken.
- Pour chicken broth over the chicken to cover.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred chicken with forks and return to the crockpot.
- Stir in cream cheese and Parmesan until melted into a creamy sauce.
- Add uncooked pasta and stir until submerged in sauce.
- Cook on high for an additional 30 to 45 minutes until pasta reaches desired texture.
- Optionally top with mozzarella cheese; cover until melted before serving.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg