This easy slow cooker garlic parmesan chicken pasta recipe is a weeknight dinner dream. Tender chicken and pasta are coated in a creamy, cheesy garlic parmesan sauce for a comforting and delicious meal with minimal effort.
Author:Jun Spoon
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:4-5 hours
Total Time:4 hours 50 minutes - 5 hours 10 minutes
Yield:6 servings
Category:Main Course
Method:Slow Cooker
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
12 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or bowtie work well)
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
2 tablespoons butter
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
In a bowl, whisk together chicken broth, heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, butter, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper.
Pour the liquid mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
Add the uncooked pasta to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
Cover and cook on low for another 45-60 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.
Stir in additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, you can mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir it into the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Feel free to add vegetables like broccoli florets or spinach during the last 30 minutes of cooking time.
Adjust the amount of garlic to your preference.
Nutrition
Serving Size:1 serving
Calories:Approximately 550-650 kcal (will vary based on specific ingredients)