Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Pasta
Craving something creamy, garlicky, and savory? This Slow Cooker Parmesan Garlic Chicken and Pasta is the perfect dish to hit the spot. With tender, juicy chicken slow-cooked in a rich, parmesan garlic sauce, it’s a fuss-free meal that’s full of flavor.
All you need is a few simple ingredients, and your crockpot will do the rest. Whether you’re making dinner for the family or prepping ahead for busy days, this recipe is a comforting classic you’ll want to make again and again.
Ingredient Notes
- boneless skinless chicken breasts – A lean and protein-rich base that becomes juicy and tender after slow cooking.
- rigatoni pasta – Holds up well in creamy sauces; cook to al dente for best texture.
- Buffalo Wild Wings Parmesan Garlic Sauce – The star of the show! Packs tons of garlic flavor with a parmesan kick.
- cream cheese – Helps thicken the sauce mixture and adds creamy texture.
- heavy cream – Makes the sauce extra rich and velvety.
- whole milk – Lightens the sauce just enough while keeping it smooth and creamy.
- parmesan cheese – Adds savory depth and enhances the garlic parmesan flavor.
- fresh parsley – Brightens up the dish and adds a fresh pop of color.
- salt – Brings out the flavor of the chicken and sauce.
- black pepper – Adds just enough spice to balance the creamy sauce.
Absolutely! You can add vegetables like spinach, bell peppers, or mushrooms. Add them in the last hour of cooking to prevent them from becoming too soft.
You can substitute cream cheese with a lower-fat alternative or use milk instead of heavy cream, though the sauce may not be as rich.
Add a dash of red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper for a little heat if you enjoy spicy flavors.
Don’t forget to pack your leftovers for lunch! We love these lunchboxes!
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How to Make Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Pasta
- Add cubed chicken to crockpot, season chicken with salt and black pepper.
- Top chicken with parmesan garlic sauce, cream cheese, heavy cream, and milk.
Stir all together and cook on low for 6 hours. - Cook pasta just until it reaches al dente and drain. Add cooked pasta into the cooked parmesan garlic chicken.
- Stir and cook on low for an additional 30 minutes.
- Top with shaved parmesan cheese and parsley before serving.
Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Pasta
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Ingredients
- 24 oz Chicken Breast (about 3 chicken breast) cut into small cubes
- 16 oz. Rigatoni Pasta
- 20 oz. Buffalo Wild Wings Parmesan Garlic Sauce
- 8 oz. Cream Cheese Cubed
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Milk
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Parsley
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 2 teaspoons Black Pepper
Instructions
- Add cubed chicken to crockpot, season chicken with salt and black pepper.
- Top chicken with parmesan garlic sauce, cream cheese, heavy cream, and milk.Stir all together and cook on low for 6 hours.
- Cook pasta just until it reaches al dente and drain. Add cooked pasta into the cooked parmesan garlic chicken.
- Stir and cook on low for an additional 30 minutes.
- Top with shaved parmesan cheese and parsley before serving.
Nutrition
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