Description
Creamy parmesan chicken pasta delivers comfort straight from your slow cooker, promising rich flavors and minimal kitchen effort. Cheesy, tender chicken mingles with perfectly cooked pasta, creating a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) boneless skinless chicken breasts
Cheese and Sauce:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) Parmesan garlic sauce
- 8 ounces (227 grams) cream cheese, cut into pieces
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Pasta and Garnish:
- 10 ounces (283 grams) dry pasta
- Parsley for garnish
- Red pepper flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the crockpot by lightly coating the interior with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Arrange chicken pieces evenly across the bottom of the slow cooker, creating a uniform base layer.
- Generously drizzle garlic sauce over the chicken, ensuring complete coverage for maximum flavor infusion.
- Strategically place cream cheese and parmesan cheese on top of the sauced chicken, allowing them to melt and create a rich, creamy texture during cooking.
- Secure the crockpot lid and set the temperature to low for 5-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours, allowing the chicken to become tender and fully cooked.
- Once cooking is complete, use two forks to carefully shred the chicken directly in the sauce, creating a luxurious and cohesive mixture.
- Incorporate cooked pasta into the shredded chicken and sauce, gently stirring to ensure even distribution of flavors and ingredients.
- Garnish the dish with additional parmesan cheese or fresh herbs for a final touch of elegance and enhanced presentation.
Notes
- Use chicken breasts with some fat content to prevent drying out during slow cooking, keeping the meat tender and juicy.
- Let cream cheese sit at room temperature before adding to ensure smooth blending without lumps in the sauce.
- Cook pasta separately to avoid overcooking and maintain ideal texture, adding it just before serving to prevent mushiness.
- Consider adding fresh herbs like basil or parsley at the end for a bright, fresh taste that complements the rich, creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 676
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 630 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 55 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg