Description
Garlic parmesan chicken pasta brings hearty comfort straight from your slow cooker, promising rich Italian-inspired flavors in one simple dish. Creamy cheese and tender chicken meld perfectly, creating a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into blocks
Cheeses and Dairy:
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup milk
Sauces and Pasta:
- 1 (12 ounces) bottle of Buffalo Wild Wings Parmesan Garlic Sauce
- 12 ounces pasta
Instructions
- Arrange chicken breasts in the crockpot base, ensuring they are evenly spread.
- Pour entire Parmesan Garlic Sauce over chicken, covering completely.
- Rinse sauce bottle with milk, swirling to capture remaining sauce, then add liquid mixture to crockpot.
- Incorporate cream cheese blocks and shredded Parmesan, gently mixing to distribute evenly across chicken.
- Slow cook at 200°F for 3-4 hours or high heat at 275°F for 2-3 hours until chicken becomes tender.
- Remove chicken and shred using two forks, then return meat to sauce, stirring to integrate thoroughly.
- Simultaneously prepare pasta in separate pot according to package directions, cooking until al dente.
- Transfer cooked pasta directly into crockpot, gently folding to coat noodles with creamy garlic sauce.
- Allow pasta to absorb sauce for 2-3 minutes before serving hot, garnishing with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Choose fresh, boneless, skinless chicken breasts for the most tender and flavorful results.
- If you prefer a more robust garlic flavor, add an extra minced garlic clove or garlic powder to the sauce.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like Romano or Asiago for unique flavor profiles.
- Use gluten-free pasta and lactose-free milk for a celiac or lactose-intolerant friendly version of the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours (or 4 hours)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 648
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 840 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 52 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg