Description
A creamy, slow-cooked chicken pasta dish infused with garlic and Parmesan cheese that’s perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, cubed and softened
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 12 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or your favorite)
- ½ cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- Optional: chopped parsley or extra Parmesan for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot in a single layer.
- Sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Add chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, and minced garlic over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken using two forks and stir to combine with the sauce.
- Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, and add to the crockpot.
- Pour in heavy cream or half-and-half and stir until the pasta is well coated.
- Serve warm, topped with extra Parmesan or parsley if desired.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust seasonings as needed and consider adding veggies for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 300 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: crockpot, chicken pasta, garlic parmesan, easy dinner, family recipe