Creamy, comforting, and easy to prepare, this Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is a slow cooker favorite. The chicken cooks until tender in a rich, cheesy sauce that pairs perfectly with pasta.
Perfect for busy days, this slow cooker pasta recipe is filling, fuss-free, and great for the whole family. Just let the crockpot do the work and finish it off with pasta for a satisfying meal.
How to make Easy Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
Makes approximately 4 servings
Equipment Needed
Measuring cup, cutting board, knife, large pot, colander, crockpot, forks, plate
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz bottle Parmesan Garlic Sauce
- 1 cup milk, 8 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese, divided
- 16 oz bow tie pasta noodles, cooked
- Fresh parsley, to garnish
Step-by-Step Process
1. Add the chicken to the bottom of the slow cooker.
2. Pour the garlic parmesan sauce over the chicken, then add the milk and ¼ cup of the parmesan cheese.
3. Set the cream cheese on top.
4. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or high for 4 hours.
5. After it’s done, remove the chicken from the slow cooker, and use two forks to shred it. Return to the slow cooker, and mix everything together. Cover and continue cooking while you cook the noodles according to package directions.
6. Add the cooked and drained noodles to the crockpot, stir to combine.
7. Sprinkle the remaining parmesan over the top.
8. Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley over the dish and serve.
Helpful Tips for the Best Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
- Use low heat when possible: Cooking low and slow keeps the chicken tender.
- Do not overcook the pasta: Slightly al dente works best when mixed in.
- Shred chicken while warm: It pulls apart more easily.
- Soften cream cheese slightly: Helps it melt smoothly into the sauce.
- Stir well before serving: Ensures an even, creamy texture.
- Garnish last: Fresh parsley adds color and freshness.
Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
This Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is comfort food made easy. Tender chicken slow cooks in a rich garlic parmesan sauce, creating a creamy, flavorful dish with almost no effort.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz bottle Parmesan Garlic Sauce
- 1 cup milk, 8 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese, divided
- 16 oz bow tie pasta noodles, cooked
- Fresh parsley, to garnish
Instructions
- Add the chicken to the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Pour the garlic parmesan sauce over the chicken, then add the milk and ¼ cup of the parmesan cheese.
- Set the cream cheese on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or high for 4 hours.
- After it’s done, remove the chicken from the slow cooker, and use two forks to shred it. Return to the slow cooker, and mix everything together. Cover and continue cooking while you cook the noodles according to package directions.
- Add the cooked and drained noodles to the crockpot, stir to combine.
- Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan over the top.
- Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley over the dish and serve.