Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta (Printable version)

Creamy garlic parmesan chicken with pasta in the slow cooker for an easy comforting meal.

# Ingredient list:

→ Proteins

01 - 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts

→ Dairy

02 - 8 oz block cream cheese, softened and cubed
03 - 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
04 - 1 cup heavy cream

→ Aromatics & Seasonings

05 - 6 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
09 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

→ Sauces

10 - 10.5 oz can condensed cream of chicken soup
11 - 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth

→ Pasta

12 - 12 oz penne or rotini pasta

→ Garnish

13 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

# Directions:

01 - Arrange chicken breasts in an even layer at the bottom of the slow cooker insert.
02 - Whisk together softened cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, cream of chicken soup, and chicken broth in a medium bowl until completely smooth and well combined.
03 - Pour the prepared sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
04 - Cover and cook on high setting for 4 hours or low setting for 6 hours, until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F and is tender enough to shred easily.
05 - Twenty minutes before serving, bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente, then drain thoroughly in a colander.
06 - Transfer cooked chicken breasts to a cutting board and shred using two forks. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir into the sauce.
07 - Add drained pasta to the slow cooker and fold gently until evenly coated with the creamy garlic parmesan sauce.
08 - Portion pasta into bowls and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sauce develops this incredibly rich depth while you go about your day completely hands off
  • Leftovers somehow taste even better when the pasta has soaked up all that creamy garlic goodness overnight
  • My kids actually ask for seconds and fight over who gets the extra parmesan on top
02 -
  • Dont skip softening the cream cheese first or youll be fishing out little cheese pockets two hours later
  • The sauce thickens significantly once you add the pasta so resist the urge to add more liquid
  • Fresh parmesan makes or breaks this dish the pre grated stuff just doesnt melt the same way
03 -
  • Use low sodium broth because the condensed soup and cheese already pack plenty of salt
  • Let the pasta cool slightly before tossing it in the sauce so it doesnt absorb too much liquid

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