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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Recipe – Easy Creamy Crockpot Dinner

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This creamy garlic parmesan chicken pasta is a comforting, crowd-pleasing dinner made effortlessly in the crockpot. Tender chicken, bold garlic, and rich parmesan blend into a velvety sauce that coats every noodle for a meal that’s both hearty and balanced.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), trimmed
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 4–5 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 12 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or shells)
  • 1/2 cup milk or half-and-half
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper. Place in crockpot.
  2. Scatter minced garlic over chicken and pour in chicken broth.
  3. Cube cream cheese and arrange on top of chicken. Sprinkle Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes (if using).
  4. Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours, until chicken is cooked through.
  5. About 20 minutes before chicken is done, cook pasta in a medium saucepan according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  6. Remove chicken from crockpot and shred with two forks. Whisk sauce in crockpot until smooth (use immersion blender if needed).
  7. Return shredded chicken to crockpot. Stir in parmesan cheese and milk or half-and-half. Mix until sauce is creamy.
  8. Fold in cooked pasta until well coated. Let sit for 5–10 minutes with lid off to thicken. Add parsley if desired.
  9. If sauce is too thick, add a splash more milk. If too thin, let sit uncovered for a few extra minutes. Adjust salt/pepper to taste.
  10. Serve in bowls, sprinkle with extra parmesan and parsley, and enjoy immediately.

Notes

For best results, use freshly grated parmesan and softened cream cheese. Cook pasta separately to avoid mushy noodles. If sauce is lumpy, blend with an immersion blender. Recipe is easily adaptable for gluten-free or dairy-free diets. Leftovers keep well and flavors deepen overnight.

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