Description
Savor the creamy goodness of this crockpot garlic parmesan chicken pasta, an effortless dish perfect for busy weeknights and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In the crockpot, combine the seasoned chicken, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and chicken broth. Stir gently.
- Pour in the heavy cream and sprinkle grated parmesan cheese on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- About 20 minutes before serving, cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain.
- Shred the cooked chicken in the sauce using two forks. Add the drained pasta and toss until well coated.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider searing the chicken before adding it to the crockpot.
- Customize your dish by incorporating vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg