Crock pot garlic parmesan chicken pasta is a rich and creamy chicken pasta bake you make right in your crock pot. Loaded with tender, white meat chicken, a rich garlic parmesan sauce, and al dente pasta, this dish makes a great weeknight meal or party addition.
Rich, creamy pasta bakes are always satisfying, and they're even better when they're ridiculously easy to make. This recipe ticks all those boxes. This crock pot recipe is rich, creamy, cheesy, and so easy it's a winner any night of the week.
This recipe was inspired by my other creamy chicken recipe, and it pairs well with this easy focaccia bread to make a full meal that's ready in no time.
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- Why You'll Love This Crock Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Recipe
- Ingredients
- Flavor Variations and Substitutions
- How to Make Crock Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
- Hint
- Storage
- What to Serve with Crock Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
- Tips
- FAQ
- More Crock Pot Chicken Pasta Recipes
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- Crock Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
Why You'll Love This Crock Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Recipe
- It uses simple, affordable ingredients you can find at any grocery store.
- It freezes well, so it's great for meal prep.
- It's an easy slow cooker dish that requires almost no effort.
- Everyone loves its rich, creamy, cheesy sauce.
Ingredients
- Rotini pasta - uncooked
- Boneless, sinless chicken breasts
- Cream cheese - cut into 8 cubes
- Garlic - minced
- Parmesan cheese - finely grated
- Buffalo Wild Wings Garlic Parmesan Sauce
- Heavy Cream
See the recipe card at the end of the post for exact ingredient quantities.
Flavor Variations and Substitutions
- Use chicken thighs, turkey, or even ground beef in place of the chicken.
- Any short pasta will work well in this recipe.
- Use gluten-free pasta and sauce to make a gluten-free version.
- Add red pepper flakes for a kick of heat.
- Try adding mushrooms for more flavor.
- Sun-dried tomatoes and bell peppers add a bright pop of flavor perfect with the garlic sauce.
- Asiago, pecorino romano, or gouda all work well in place of or in addition to parmesan.
How to Make Crock Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
1: Add the chicken breasts to the bottom of the crock pot.
2: Top with the cream cheese, garlic, parmesan, and garlic parmesan sauce in that order.
3: Cook until the chicken is tender.
4: Shred the chicken, then stir it and the heavy cream into the sauce.
5: Cook and drain the pasta, then mix it into the chicken. Enjoy!
Hint
Shred the chicken while it's still hot but safe to handle. Hot meat shreds much more easily than cool meat.
Storage
Refrigerate this chicken pasta for up to 3 days in an air-tight container. For longer storage, freeze it for up to 3 months in an air-tight, freezer-safe container or heavy-duty freezer bag with as much air removed as possible.
To reheat the pasta, defrost it if frozen. Then, add it to a saucepan with a splash of cream or milk and cook on medium-low until heated through.
What to Serve with Crock Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
Pair this creamy pasta with bread, salad, or your favorite sides for a hearty dinner.
Tips
- Spray the bottom of the slow cooker with non-stick spray or lightly grease it to keep the chicken from sticking.
- Add the cream to the chicken mixture just before serving to prevent curdling.
- Add a slurry of 1 teaspoon of cornstarch and 1 teaspoon of water to the slow cooker in the last hour for a thicker dish.
- To get every last drop out of your sauce bottle, add a little milk to it after emptying it. Then, shake it up and pour the contents into the slow cooker.
FAQ
It's not recommended to use frozen chicken, as the additional moisture can affect the cooking time and texture of the dish. Thaw your chicken breasts in the refrigerator overnight for best results.
You can use any garlic Parmesan sauce you prefer or even make your own; however, this one tastes as close to the restaurant version as possible.
Yes, you can prep the chicken and ingredients in the slow cooker insert the night before, cover it, and refrigerate. When you're ready to cook, simply place the insert into the slow cooker and follow the recipe as usual.
If the sauce is too thick, add a bit more heavy cream to reach your desired consistency. If it's too thin, you can make a slurry with cornstarch and cold water and stir it into the sauce to thicken it up.
More Crock Pot Chicken Pasta Recipes
- Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Pasta
- Crock Pot Bacon Ranch Chicken Pasta
- Crock Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta
- Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Pasta
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Crock Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 lb rotini pasta uncooked
- 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 I used Buffalo Wild Wings garlic parmesan sauce.
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Add the cream cheese, garlic, and parmesan cheese on top. Then, pour garlic parmesan sauce over everything.
- Cover and cook on high for 2½ - 3½ hours or low for 4½ - 5½ hours.
- Remove the chicken and shred it with two forks. Add shredded chicken and heavy cream back in. Mix until well combined.
- Cook rotini pasta to al dente per directions on the package. Drain and add to the crock pot. Mix until well combined.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy!
Nutrition
*Nutrition information is an estimate. It may vary based on ingredients, brands, and changes in cooking methods listed in the recipe. If you need exact ingredient numbers, I recommend calculating them with your preferred nutrition calculator.
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