Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
A delicious and easy meal featuring tender chicken, creamy cheese, and savory garlic, all cooked in a crockpot for a busy weeknight delight.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 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
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 package cream cheese, cubed and softened (8 oz)
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 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
Preparation
- Lay the boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper over the chicken.
- Pour in the chicken broth.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top, followed by the cubed cream cheese.
- Add minced garlic to the crockpot.
- Cover and set the crockpot to cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
Cooking Pasta
- When cooking time is up, shred the chicken using two forks in the crockpot.
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, then drain.
Final Steps
- Add the cooked pasta to the crockpot and stir in heavy cream or half-and-half.
- Give everything a final stir and serve hot.
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Notes
Allow the dish to rest a few minutes before serving to meld the flavors better. Customize the recipe by adding vegetables or using different cheeses.