Description
Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is the ultimate comfort food that transforms your busy weeknights into a delightful dining experience. This creamy, flavorful dish combines tender chicken with a rich garlic parmesan sauce and perfectly cooked pasta, making it a hit for family dinners or gatherings. With minimal prep time and effortless slow cooking, you can set it and forget it while the magic happens in your crockpot. Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or pasta shapes to make it uniquely yours. Get ready to savor every bite of this hearty meal that promises satisfaction for both kids and adults alike!
Ingredients
- 1 (12 oz) bottle Buffalo Wild Wings Parmesan Garlic Sauce
- 1.5 to 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 cup milk
- 8 oz cream cheese (cut into cubes)
- ¼ cup grated or shredded parmesan cheese
- 12 to 16 oz pasta (such as rotini or penne, cooked to package directions)
Instructions
- 1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; place in the slow cooker.
- 2. Pour the parmesan garlic sauce over the chicken, then add milk after shaking the empty sauce bottle.
- 3. Top with cream cheese cubes and parmesan cheese; stir gently.
- 4. Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 3-4 hours until chicken is fully cooked.
- 5. Shred the cooked chicken, return to the crockpot, and stir in cooked pasta until well combined.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: To enhance flavor, consider adding vegetables like spinach or bell peppers. For a lighter version, opt for whole grain pasta and low-fat cream cheese.