Description
Parmesan Chicken Pasta is a rich, creamy slow-cooker dish that uses just 5 ingredients to deliver comforting flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese, cubed
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or fettuccine)
- Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Add heavy cream, chicken broth, cream cheese, Parmesan, garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, until chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken and shred it using two forks. Return it to the sauce and stir to combine.
- Cook pasta according to package directions, then drain and add to the slow cooker. Toss until pasta is fully coated in the creamy sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or basil and serve warm.
Notes
- You can use light cream or half-and-half to create a lighter version.
- Stir in the cooked pasta at the end to coat evenly with the sauce.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or basil for a fresh color boost.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–5 hours (slow cooker)
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: about 750 kcal
- Sugar: about 3 g
- Sodium: about 340 mg
- Fat: about 35 g
- Saturated Fat: about 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: about 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: about 60 g
- Fiber: about 2 g
- Protein: about 30 g
- Cholesterol: about 190 mg
Keywords: Parmesan Chicken Pasta, slow cooker, creamy pasta, easy 5-ingredient dinner, chicken pasta