Description
Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta: Easy, creamy, and flavorful dish packed with tender chicken, garlic, Parmesan, and pasta. Perfect comfort food!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds (900g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 medium onion, finely diced (about 1 cup)
- 2 cups (480ml) chicken broth, low sodium
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 12 ounces (340g) penne pasta (or pasta of choice)
- 1½ cups (150g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup (15g) fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Step 1: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and brown the chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden (no need to cook through). Transfer the browned chicken to your crockpot.
- Step 2: In the same skillet, add a touch more oil if needed and sauté the onions until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in ¼ cup of the chicken broth and scrape up all the flavorful brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Transfer this mixture to your crockpot, pouring it over the chicken.
- Step 3: Add the remaining chicken broth, Italian herbs, and red pepper flakes to the crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender enough to shred easily.
- Step 4: Remove the chicken from the crockpot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir in the heavy cream. Add the uncooked pasta, ensuring it’s fully submerged in the liquid. Cover and cook on high for an additional 20-30 minutes until the pasta is al dente.
- Step 5: Once the pasta is cooked to your liking, reduce the heat to low. Gradually stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and incorporated. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Let the Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta rest for 5-10 minutes before serving; this allows the sauce to thicken slightly and coat the pasta more effectively. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (estimated)
- Calories: 628 calories per serving
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 1042 mg
- Fat: 31 grams
- Saturated Fat: 16 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 40 grams
- Cholesterol: 157 mg