Description
This creamy crockpot chicken pasta is an effortless meal that combines tender chicken and rich flavors, all made in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 12 ounces dried pasta
Instructions
- Mix together heavy cream, cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper until well blended.
- Pour mixture into the base of your crockpot.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper and nestle into the heavy cream mixture. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and you can shred it.
- During the last little bit of cooking, bring a large pot of water to boil and cook pasta according to the package directions. Drain.
- Remove chicken from the crockpot and using two forks, shred. Add back to the sauce, stirring to coat.
- Add the drained pasta and mix everything together.
- Put the lid on and let it cook for 10-15 minutes more, just to get everything nice and hot, and it helps the sauce stick to the pasta.
- Garnish with Parmesan cheese, parsley, red pepper flakes, or black pepper as desired.
Notes
- This dish can be served with a side of garlic bread for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg