Description
Comfort meets convenience in this creamy Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta, blending tender chicken with rich, cheesy sauce. Hearty dinner dreams come true with minimal effort, delivering delicious satisfaction straight from your slow cooker.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound (1 lb) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Pasta and Seasonings:
- 8 ounces (8 oz) pasta (any variety)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) Italian seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Nestle chicken breasts into the crockpot base, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Pour chicken broth and heavy cream over the chicken, then sprinkle grated Parmesan, diced onion, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper across the surface. Gently mix ingredients to create a uniform sauce.
- Secure the crockpot lid and slow cook for 6-7 hours on low setting or 3-4 hours on high setting, allowing chicken to become fork-tender and flavors to meld together.
- Remove chicken and shred meat using two forks, then return shredded pieces back into the developed sauce, stirring to incorporate.
- Meanwhile, prepare pasta in a separate pot according to package instructions, cooking until al dente. Drain pasta thoroughly, removing excess water.
- Transfer cooked pasta directly into the crockpot, tossing gently to ensure each strand is generously coated with the creamy, herb-infused sauce.
- Plate the pasta immediately while hot, garnishing with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant, aromatic finish.
Notes
- Opt for boneless, skinless chicken breasts to ensure even cooking and easy shredding in the crockpot.
- Choose freshly grated Parmesan cheese for a richer, more authentic flavor compared to pre-packaged options.
- Keep the pasta slightly al dente when cooking separately to prevent mushiness when mixed with the creamy sauce.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk to reduce calories and fat content.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 510 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg