The Best Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Recipe
This Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta recipe is the ultimate comfort food dish that’s easy to make and packed with flavor. Tender chicken cooked in a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce served over your favorite pasta – it’s a family favorite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours on low or 2 hours on high
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes (on low), 2 hours 15 minutes (on high)
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups chicken broth
For the Sauce:
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, cubed and softened
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
Additional:
- 12 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or your favorite)
- ½ cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- Optional: chopped parsley or extra Parmesan for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot. Sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the Sauce: Pour chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, and minced garlic over the chicken.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred Chicken: Shred the chicken in the crockpot using two forks and stir to combine with the sauce.
- Cook Pasta: Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and add it to the crockpot.
- Finish: Pour in heavy cream or half-and-half, stir until pasta is coated and creamy.
- Serve: Serve warm, topped with extra Parmesan or chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes.
- For a thicker sauce, you can add a cornstarch slurry towards the end of cooking.
- This recipe reheats well, making it great for leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Crockpot, Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta, Creamy Pasta, Slow Cooker Recipe
