Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
A heartwarming and comforting pasta dish made in your crockpot, featuring chicken, garlic, and parmesan cheese, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken Breasts Boneless, skinless is best for optimal tenderness.
- 6 cloves Garlic, minced Feel free to adjust based on your love for garlic.
- 2 cups Low-Sodium Chicken Broth Keeps everything moist and infuses a savory taste.
- 8 oz Cream Cheese This gives the dish its luscious creaminess.
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated Nutritional yeast can be used as a dairy-free substitute.
- 12 oz Fettuccine Pasta The ultimate pasta choice for this dish.
- 2 tsp Dried Italian Herbs A mix of basil, oregano, and thyme.
- to taste Salt and Pepper Simple seasonings enhance all the flavors.
Instructions
Preparation
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your crockpot. Season them with salt, pepper, and half of the Italian herbs.
- Scatter the minced garlic over the chicken and pour in the chicken broth, ensuring the chicken is submerged.
- Cut the cream cheese into smaller chunks and place it on top of the chicken mixture. Don’t stir yet!
Cooking
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours. Your kitchen will smell amazing at this point.
- About 30 minutes before your chicken is done, cook the fettuccine according to package instructions to al dente.
- Once the chicken is cooked and tender, shred it using two forks right in the crockpot. Stir in parmesan cheese and the remaining herbs until everything is creamy.
- Once the pasta is cooked, fold it into the crockpot mixture. Serve immediately with a sprinkle of extra parmesan and some fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Feel free to make this recipe your own. Add veggies like spinach or kale for nutrition, or use shrimp or turkey for a different flavor profile. Substitute gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free option.