Creamy Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
Discover how to make Creamy Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta effortlessly! This one-pot meal is creamy, delicious, and perfect for busy nights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 oz uncooked pasta (elbow macaroni or shells recommended)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley or basil, chopped (for garnish)
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot.
- Sprinkle minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper over the chicken.
- Pour chicken broth to cover the chicken completely.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken with two forks and return to the crockpot.
- Mix in cream cheese and Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Stir in uncooked pasta, ensuring it is submerged in the sauce.
- Cook on high for an additional 30 to 45 minutes until pasta is cooked to your liking.
- Optional: Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and let melt before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or basil and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg