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Crockpot Parmesan Garlic Chicken Pasta Recipe

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  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 hours 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Crockpot Parmesan Garlic Chicken Pasta is a creamy, comforting dish perfect for easy weeknight dinners. Tender chicken breasts slowly cooked in rich Parmesan garlic sauce, combined with cream cheese, Parmesan, and pasta, makes for a savory one-pot meal bursting with flavor. The slow cooker does all the work, ensuring juicy, shreddable chicken and a luscious sauce that blends beautifully with al dente pasta. Garnished with fresh parsley and a touch of red pepper flakes, this dish balances creamy and mildly spicy notes to satisfy any pasta lover.

Ingredients

Chicken and Sauce

  • 12 ounces Parmesan garlic sauce
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into pieces
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Pasta

  • 10 ounces dry pasta (such as penne or rotini), cooked and drained

Garnish

  • Fresh parsley, chopped
  • Red pepper flakes, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crockpot: Spray the inside of the crockpot with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking during cooking.
  2. Add chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts evenly in the bottom of the crockpot.
  3. Pour sauce: Pour the entire 12-ounce bottle of Parmesan garlic sauce over the chicken, ensuring it is well-covered.
  4. Add cheeses: Place the cream cheese pieces and sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the chicken and sauce layer.
  5. Cook chicken: Cover the crockpot with the lid and cook on low for 5-6 hours, or alternatively on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  6. Shred chicken: Remove the lid, shred the cooked chicken directly in the crockpot using two forks, then stir well to incorporate the chicken into the creamy sauce.
  7. Cook pasta: Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain well.
  8. Combine pasta: Add the cooked pasta into the crockpot and stir thoroughly to blend the pasta with the chicken and sauce.
  9. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley and red pepper flakes over the dish to garnish. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can use any short pasta like penne, rotini, or rigatoni for best blending with the sauce.
  • For a spicier kick, increase the amount of red pepper flakes or add crushed chili.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, stir in an additional 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese before adding the pasta.
  • This recipe works well with chicken thighs if you prefer darker meat—adjust cooking time accordingly.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on stovetop or microwave.

Find it online: https://dishrise.com/crockpot-parmesan-garlic-chicken-pasta-recipe/