Ingredients
– 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 cups chicken broth
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ¼ teaspoon black pepper
– 8 ounces pasta (penne or rotini)
– Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Creating Easy Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is simple if you follow these steps:
1. Prepare the Chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the bottom of your crockpot.
2. Sauté Garlic: In a small pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Mix Sauce Ingredients: In a bowl, combine chicken broth, heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well mixed.
4. Combine in Crockpot: Pour the garlic mixture over the chicken in the crockpot.
5. Cook the Chicken: Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
6. Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken from the crockpot and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot.
7. Add Pasta: Stir in the uncooked pasta into the crockpot. Make sure it’s submerged in the sauce.
8. Cook Pasta: Cover and cook on high for an additional 30-45 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked al dente.
9. Finish the Dish: Once the pasta is cooked, stir well to combine everything. Adjust seasoning if needed.
10. Serve: Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
These steps will guide you in creating this incredible dish effortlessly, allowing you to enjoy a delicious meal with minimal fuss.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours on low or 2 hours on high
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-6 servings
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Fat: 30g
- Protein: 40g