Description
A comforting, creamy garlic Parmesan chicken pasta made effortlessly in the crockpot. Juicy chicken, a rich garlic-Parmesan sauce, and tender pasta come together in one pot for an easy, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces (2 cups) dry penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
- In a small bowl, mix together melted butter, minced garlic, chopped onion, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Pour that mixture over the chicken.
- Pour chicken broth, heavy cream, and milk over the chicken and garlic mixture.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 3½ to 4 hours or high for 2–2½ hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Remove the chicken and shred it using two forks. Return shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir to combine with the sauce.
- Add the penne pasta to the crockpot, stirring gently to make sure pasta is submerged. Cover and cook on high for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until pasta is al dente and has absorbed much of the sauce.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until it melts into the sauce and thickens it.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
- Use thighs instead of breasts for a richer flavor—adjust cook time as needed.
- Add spinach or peas in the last 10 minutes of cooking for extra veggies.
- Swap penne for fusilli or rigatoni if desired.
- Red pepper flakes can add a touch of heat if preferred.
- Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days; reheat gently with a splash of milk or broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
