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Crock Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

A simple yet delicious creamy garlic and parmesan chicken pasta dish that simmers all day in a slow cooker, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 oz cream cheese, cut into eight pieces
  • 3 tsp garlic, minced
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
  • 12 oz garlic parmesan sauce (Buffalo Wild Wings brand suggested)
  • 1 lb rotini pasta, uncooked
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • to taste Fresh parsley or basil for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
  2. Top the chicken with pieces of cream cheese, minced garlic, and finely grated Parmesan cheese.
  3. Pour the garlic parmesan sauce evenly over all the ingredients in the slow cooker.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 2½ to 3½ hours or on low for 4½ to 5½ hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  5. Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks.
  6. Return the shredded chicken to the crock pot and add the heavy cream, then stir everything well until combined.
  7. Cook the rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente, then drain.
  8. Add the cooked pasta to the crock pot with the chicken mixture, stirring gently to coat the pasta evenly in the sauce.
  9. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or basil and serve warm.

Notes

Pairs well with a light green salad or steamed vegetables. Consider serving with garlic bread for a crunchy texture. You can also freeze this recipe for up to 3 months; thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.