Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken in a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce, perfect for busy days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 375 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups pasta (such as penne or rotini)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Add the minced garlic and chicken broth.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the crockpot.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Cook the pasta separately according to package instructions, then add to the crockpot.
- Mix well and let it cook for an additional 10-15 minutes to combine flavors.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For variations, consider adding vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes. Use different types of pasta as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg