Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
This hearty Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is a perfect comfort food dish that combines tender chicken, creamy garlic parmesan sauce, and al dente pasta. Set it in your slow cooker and let the flavors meld together for a delicious family meal.
Equipment
- 1 Crockpot (slow cooker)
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Measuring cups
- 1 Measuring spoons
- 1 Large spoon for stirring
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese For a thicker sauce, add more Parmesan cheese to taste.
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 12 oz pasta (e.g., penne or rotini) Cook until al dente.
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley For garnish.
Instructions
- Place the boneless chicken breasts in the Crockpot.
- In a bowl, combine chicken broth, heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken in the Crockpot, ensuring the chicken is well-coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks and stir it back into the sauce.
- In a separate pot, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Once the chicken is shredded, add the cooked pasta into the Crockpot and stir until well combined.
- Allow to cook for an additional 10 minutes to let the pasta absorb some of the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, you can use less broth or add more Parmesan cheese to your taste.
Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or peas while cooking for added nutrition.
This dish can be easily reheated for leftovers and is perfect for meal prep.