Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
A rich and creamy dish combining tender chicken with garlic and Parmesan cheese, all cooked in a crockpot for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 12 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
Seasoning
- to taste garlic powder
- to taste onion powder
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Place boneless, skinless chicken breasts directly into the crockpot lay flat.
- Season chicken generously with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour chicken broth over the chicken.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese and cream cheese cubes to the crockpot.
- Sprinkle minced garlic on top.
Cooking
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken inside the crockpot with two forks.
- Stir the shredded chicken in with the cheese and broth mixture.
Pasta Preparation
- Boil the pasta in a separate pot according to the package directions.
- Drain the pasta thoroughly.
- Add the drained pasta to the crockpot along with heavy cream and stir gently to combine.
- Let it cook together for an additional 5 to 10 minutes.
Serving
- Serve warm with extra grated Parmesan on top or sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired.
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Notes
For added nutrition, you can incorporate vegetables like spinach or broccoli in the last 30 minutes of cooking. If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can let it cook uncovered for a while.