Description
This creamy garlic parmesan chicken pasta is a cozy and delicious meal made in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 16 ounces garlic parmesan sauce (such as Buffalo Wild Wings or homemade)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed and softened
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth (low sodium)
- 12 ounces penne pasta (or any short pasta)
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken – Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker. Season them with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. These simple seasonings start building that savory base of flavor.
- Add the Sauce Base – Pour the garlic parmesan sauce over the chicken. Add the cubed cream cheese, grated parmesan cheese, and chicken broth. Don’t worry about mixing—everything will melt together beautifully as it cooks.
- Slow Cook to Perfection – Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours or on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours. When the chicken is fork-tender and easy to shred, it’s ready.
- Shred and Stir – Use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker. Stir the mixture well until the sauce is creamy and evenly combined. The cream cheese will melt into the sauce, creating a silky texture with deep garlic and parmesan flavor.
- Cook the Pasta – While the chicken finishes cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce – Add the cooked pasta to the crockpot and stir everything together until the pasta is fully coated in the creamy sauce. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes on WARM to allow the flavors to marry.
- Garnish and Serve – Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley for a pop of color and freshness. Serve warm and enjoy a bowl of cozy, creamy goodness.
Notes
- This dish can be served with garlic bread for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg