Can I use frozen chicken in this recipe?

It’s not recommended to put frozen chicken directly into the slow cooker due to food safety concerns. Always thaw your chicken in the fridge overnight before using it in any crockpot recipe to ensure it cooks evenly and safely.

Can I make this recipe ahead of time?

Absolutely. This crockpot chicken pasta reheats well and can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. The sauce may thicken as it sits, so just add a splash of milk or cream when reheating to loosen it up.

Can I use pre-cooked pasta?

Yes, and that’s actually the best approach. Always cook your pasta separately and stir it in right before serving. Adding uncooked pasta directly to the crockpot will result in mushy noodles since they’ll overcook quickly in the sauce.

How can I make this dish low-carb?

For a lower-carb version, skip the pasta entirely and serve the creamy garlic parmesan chicken over zucchini noodles, cauliflower rice, or even sautéed spinach. The sauce is so flavorful, it works great with a lighter base too.

Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta: 5-Star Comfort Meal

Name: Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 8 oz cream cheese (softened); 1 cup heavy cream; 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; 2 tbsp butter; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; Salt and pepper to taste; 12 oz penne or rotini pasta, cooked

Ingredients

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2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts

4 garlic cloves, minced

8 oz cream cheese (softened)

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

2 tbsp butter

1 tsp Italian seasoning

Salt and pepper to taste

12 oz penne or rotini pasta, cooked

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Instructions

1. Place chicken in the bottom of your crockpot. Sprinkle with garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

2. Add cream cheese, butter, and pour in heavy cream. Do not stir.

3. Cook on low for 5–6 hours or high for 3–4 hours until chicken is tender.

4. Remove chicken, shred with forks, and return to crockpot.

5. Stir in parmesan cheese and mix until sauce is smooth.

6. Boil pasta separately, drain, and stir into crockpot.

7. Let pasta rest in sauce for 5–10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use freshly grated parmesan for best melting.

Add spinach in the last 15 minutes for extra greens.

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Reheat with a splash of cream or milk.

Author: Chef Saly
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: Dinner
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 520
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 29g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 135mg