The Best Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Recipe
Indulge in the comforting flavors of The Best Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Recipe, perfect for cozy family dinners or meal prep. This recipe combines tender chicken with a rich and creamy sauce, featuring garlic and Parmesan cheese that envelops perfectly cooked pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
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 chicken in the crockpot and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in chicken broth and top with grated Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, and minced garlic.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken in the crockpot and stir well.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and add to the crockpot.
- Stir in heavy cream until well combined.
- Serve warm with optional toppings like extra Parmesan or chopped parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg