Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

If you love creamy, comforting dinners that practically cook themselves, this crockpot garlic parmesan chicken pasta is about to be your new favorite. Tender boneless skinless chicken breasts simmer in a slow cooker with a rich garlic parmesan sauce made from cream cheese, broth, and grated parmesan cheese-creating an irresistible family meal that everyone will love.

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The backstory.

This recipe started as a lazy-day experiment. I'd been craving that creamy garlic parmesan chicken flavor from Buffalo Wild Wings but didn't feel like leaving the house-or standing over the stove to make sauce. So, I tossed a few ingredients into my crock pot: chicken, garlic, cream cheese, and parmesan. When I lifted the lid a few hours later, I had the most amazing garlic parmesan chicken pasta I've ever tasted. Now it's one of my go-to recipes when I want comfort food without effort.

It's a must make.

There's a reason this garlic parmesan chicken pasta crockpot recipe has become one of my most requested slow cooker dishes-it's pure creamy comfort made simple.

• Creamy and comforting. Every bite is coated in silky garlic parmesan sauce that tastes like restaurant comfort food.
• Family-friendly and filling. Everyone from kids to adults devours this easy chicken pasta.
• Low effort, big payoff. Dump in the ingredients and let the slow cooker do the work-just cook the pasta and stir it in at the end.

Parmesan garlic chicken pasta crock pot ingredients.

Simple, everyday ingredients come together to make the best creamy parmesan chicken pasta. For exact ingredient quantities, please see the recipe card below!

• Boneless skinless chicken breasts: Tender, juicy, and the perfect base for this slow cooker chicken pasta.
• Seasonings: Garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper are the flavor foundation for the chicken and sauce.
• Chicken broth: Keeps the chicken moist and builds the sauce base.
• Minced garlic: Fresh or jarred both work.
• Cream cheese: Melts into the broth for a smooth, creamy texture.
• Grated parmesan cheese: Adds richness and that signature parmesan flavor.
• Pasta: Penne, rotini, or any short pasta soaks up the sauce perfectly.
• Heavy cream or half-and-half: Rounds everything out with a silky finish.
• Optional thickener: To thicken the sauce stir in a cornstarch slurry.
• Optional for serving: Chopped parsley, additional cheese, or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for color and a little heat.

For exact ingredient quantities, please see the recipe card below!

Customize it your own way.

• Make it spicy by adding red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, or a few dashes of Buffalo Wild Wings sauce.
• Add 2 teaspoons of dried Italian seasoning or dried basil for a flavor boost.
• You can also stir in baby spinach, chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
• For extra creaminess, add in mozzarella cheese and extra parmesan - or more cream.

How to serve it.

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This crockpot garlic parmesan chicken pasta is rich enough to serve on its own but pairs well with simple sides.

• Serve with roasted broccoli or green beans.
• Add a crisp side salad and warm garlic bread for a balanced meal.
• Meal idea: Turn leftover garlic parmesan chicken into sandwiches. Pile it on hamburger buns, top with coleslaw, and drizzle with extra parmesan sauce. Serve with baked beans for a hearty twist.

Kori's tips.

• If the sauce gets too thick, loosen it with a splash of pasta water or broth.
• If the sauce is too thin stir in a corn starch slurry of 2 tablespoons for cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water whisked together.
• Do not add the cream cheese or cream directly to the hot pot juices or it will curdle. Warm it in the microwave first, and temper the cream cheese with a few ladles of hot pot juices.
• Add a pinch of red pepper flakes before serving for a little kick.
• Cook the pasta al dente so it holds up in the creamy sauce.

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