Crock Pot Olive Garden Chicken Pasta Pressure Cooker Recipe

Crock Pot Olive Garden Chicken Pasta Pressure Cooker Recipe

Easy slow cooker chicken pasta made with Olive Garden dressing, cream cheese, Parmesan, and penne—this creamy one-pot dish is family favorite comfort made simple.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 3 30

Total Time 3 40

Servings 12 servings

Calories 415 kcal

Equipment

1 Crock-Pot

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
16 oz Olive Garden salad dressing
1 teaspoon garlic powder
16 oz penne pasta
8 oz cream cheese softened and cubed
0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese divided
0.5 cup half and half optional

Instructions

Spray the bottom of the slow cooker with non stick spray
Place chicken into the crock pot and sprinkle garlic powder over chicken
Pour the entire bottle of dressing over the chicken, and cover
Cook for 2-3 hours on high or 5-6 hours on low or until chicken is 165℉ internally
Cook pasta according to directions on package, and drain
Shred chicken with 2 forks
Mix shredded chicken, cooked pasta, cubed cream cheese and ¼ cup Parm together in the slow cooker. Add half and half
Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes on low or until cream cheese is melted and pasta is heated through
Top with remaining Parmesan before serving

Notes

Cook time may vary between slow cookers. If cooking on low, feel free to add the cream cheese at the start. Half and half is optional for a creamier sauce. Do not substitute with regular Italian dressing—it will be too tangy. Use 2 cups if dressing bottle is oversized.