Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
This Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is a base of tender and flavorful shredded chicken that is slow-cooked in a garlic parmesan sauce and then tossed with pasta. Kids love it.
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 455kcal
Equipment
- slow cooker - 6 quart or large
- large pot or dutch oven
- colander
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 2 cups penne pasta cooked according to package directions
- Additional grated parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Grease the crock pot with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the bottom of the crock pot.
- Over the chicken, place the grated Parmesan cheese, chicken broth, melted butter, minced garlic, dried parsley, dried oregano, dried basil, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes (if using) over the chicken.
- Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low heat for 4 to 6 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender. Cooking times may vary depending on your crock pot, so check for doneness at around 4 hours.
- Once the chicken is fully cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the crock pot or dice if preferred, mixing the chicken well with the flavorful sauce.
- Toss the pasta into the chicken and sauce. Allow the pasta to soak up the sauce for an additional 15-20 minutes on the "warm" setting if available, stirring occasionally to ensure it's evenly coated.
- Serve garnished with additional grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
Nutrition
Serving: 2Serving | Calories: 455kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 132mg | Sodium: 702mg | Potassium: 696mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 456IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 175mg | Iron: 1mg