Description
Indulge in the creamy, savory goodness of Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta, where tender chicken melds beautifully with a rich, garlicky sauce. Each bite offers a delightful contrast of textures, from the succulent chicken to the perfectly cooked pasta, all enveloped in a luscious, cheesy coating that tantalizes the taste buds.
Ingredients
- Chicken: 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Pasta: 12 ounces penne pasta
- Garlic: 6 cloves, minced
- Parmesan Cheese: 1 cup grated
- Heavy Cream: 1 cup
- Chicken Broth: 2 cups low-sodium
- Butter: 4 tablespoons
- Italian Seasoning: 2 teaspoons
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the minced garlic, chicken broth, butter, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken in the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks and stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions, drain, and add to the crockpot.
- Stir everything together until well combined and heated through, about 10 minutes on low.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To freeze, store in an airtight container for up to 3 months; reheat gently on the stove.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: main-dish
- Method: slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 35 grams
- Cholesterol: 120 milligrams
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