Description
A creamy and flavorful Crock Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken recipe that combines tender shredded chicken with a rich garlic parmesan sauce and creamy cheese. Served over perfectly cooked rotini pasta, this comforting slow-cooker dish is easy to prepare and perfect for a family-friendly dinner.
Ingredients
Chicken and Sauce
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into eight pieces
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- ½ cup finely grated parmesan cheese
- 12 ounces garlic parmesan sauce (e.g., Buffalo Wild Wings garlic parmesan sauce)
- 1 cup heavy cream
Pasta
- 1 pound rotini pasta (uncooked)
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker: Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker, ensuring they are evenly spread out for even cooking.
- Add cheeses and sauce: Layer the cream cheese pieces, minced garlic, and parmesan cheese evenly over the chicken breasts. Then pour the garlic parmesan sauce over all ingredients for a rich, combined flavor.
- Slow cook the chicken: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on high for 2½ to 3½ hours, or on low for 4½ to 5½ hours until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and tender enough to shred.
- Shred the chicken: Remove the cooked chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and add the heavy cream. Stir well to combine all the creamy ingredients.
- Cook the pasta: Meanwhile, cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta well.
- Combine pasta and chicken mixture: Add the cooked and drained rotini pasta to the slow cooker. Mix everything until the pasta is fully coated in the creamy garlic parmesan sauce.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley over the dish before serving to add a fresh, vibrant touch. Enjoy your creamy Crock Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken with pasta!
Notes
- The cooking times may vary slightly depending on your slow cooker model; check that the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safety.
- For extra flavor, you can use freshly minced garlic instead of pre-minced garlic.
- If you cannot find pre-made garlic parmesan sauce, you can substitute with a mixture of garlic, butter, parmesan cheese, and a bit of chicken broth.
- To reduce calories, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a lighter cream alternative, but this will change the creaminess.
- Garnishing with fresh parsley not only adds a pop of color but also brings a subtle freshness that balances the rich flavors.
