Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
A creamy, comforting dish featuring tender chicken bathed in a luscious Parmesan sauce over pasta, all made effortlessly in the crockpot.
Ingredients
For the Chicken and Sauce
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, cubed and softened
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
For the Pasta
- 12 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or your favorite)
- 0.5 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
For Garnish
- chopped parsley or extra Parmesan optional for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot. Sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, and minced garlic over the chicken.
Cooking
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Shred the chicken in the crockpot using two forks and stir to combine with the sauce.
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and add the cooked pasta to the crockpot.
- Pour in heavy cream or half-and-half, stir everything together until pasta is well coated and creamy.
Serving
- Serve warm, topped with extra Parmesan or chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
For best results, don’t rush the cooking time; give it that 4 to 5 hours low-and-slow for ultimate tenderness. Reserve some pasta water before draining for added creaminess.