Here’s a delicious recipe for Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta:
Ingredients:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 12 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or your choice)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Extra grated Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Place the chicken breasts or thighs in the crockpot.
- Prepare the Sauce:
- In a bowl, mix together the chicken broth, softened cream cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, minced garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken in the crockpot.
- Cook:
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred the Chicken:
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the crockpot and shred it using two forks.
- Cook the Pasta:
- While shredding the chicken, cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Combine and Serve:
- Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir to combine with the sauce.
- Add the cooked pasta to the crockpot and mix until the pasta is well coated with the sauce.
- Garnish and Enjoy:
- Serve the garlic Parmesan chicken pasta hot, garnished with fresh parsley and extra grated Parmesan cheese.
Tips:
- You can add vegetables like spinach or broccoli towards the end of the cooking time for added nutrition.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can mix 1-2 tablespoons of cornstarch with a little water and stir it into the sauce during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Enjoy your creamy and flavorful Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta!