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Crockpot garlic parmesan chicken pasta in white bowl and silver spoon.

Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Creamy slow cooker chicken pasta with Parmesan, garlic, and a silky cheese sauce—comfort food that practically cooks itself.
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Author Kori
Prep Time 4 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Course Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 560 kcal

Equipment

  • 4 to 6 quart slow cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt (plus extra to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper (plus extra to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (warmed in the microwave to soften)
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 16 ounces penne or rotini pasta (cooked and drained according to package instructions)
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • Optional thickener: 2 tablespoons of cornstarch whisked with 2 tablespoons of cold water
  • Optional for serving: chopped parsley and extra parmesan for serving

Instructions
 

  • Place chicken in the slow cooker with broth, minced garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
    Chicken breast in a black slow cooker, adding broth and seasonings to make crockpot garlic parmesan chicken pasta.
  • Cover and cook on low 4 to 5 hours or high 2½ to 3 hours, until chicken is tender and shreddable. Remove from the pot and shred.
    Slow cooking the chicken breast and shredding for crockpot garlic parmesan chicken pasta.
  • In a separate bowl whisk together warmed cream cheese and 2 ladles of hot pot juices until smooth.
  • Add the chicken back to the crockpot, cooked pasta, cream cheese mixture, cream or half and half, and parmesan. Cover and continue cooking until warmed through, about 10 to 20 more minutes. Season to taste.
    Adding remaining ingredients for crockpot garlic parmesan chicken pasta to the slow cooker.

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Notes

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TIPS: Don't forget to cook the pasta in advance. If the sauce is thick, loosen with warm pasta water or a splash of broth before serving. If the sauce is too thin, make the optional thickener with cornstarch and water.
VARIATIONS: Stir in baby spinach or chopped sun-dried tomatoes after the cheese melts. Swap part of the Parmesan with mozzarella for extra gooeyness.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Pair with a green salad, roasted broccoli, or garlic bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 560kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 41gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 763mgPotassium: 711mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 687IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 210mgIron: 2mg
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