Description
A comforting and creamy pasta dish made effortlessly in a crockpot, featuring tender chicken and rich garlic Parmesan flavors.
Ingredients
- 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 the chicken breasts in the crockpot and sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, and minced garlic over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken in the crockpot using two forks and stir to combine with the sauce.
- In a separate pot, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and add the cooked pasta to the crockpot.
- Pour in heavy cream or half-and-half, stir everything together until the pasta is well-coated and creamy.
- Enjoy warm, topped with extra Parmesan or chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
For best results, don’t rush the cooking and use fresh ingredients. You can customize it with different pasta types or add veggies for variety.