Crockpot recipes | Crockpot Parmesan Garlic Chicken Pasta
Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta – A Delightful, Creamy, and Comforting Recipe!
This crockpot garlic parmesan chicken pasta recipe combines al dente penne pasta, tender chicken breast dipped into a creamy velvety garlic parmesan sauce. This Tik Tok viral recipe combines chicken, parmesan, and garlic; a winning trio, I like putting together every chance I get. This is one of the best, easiest, and most flavorful dinner recipes to make in the crockpot for a great weeknight dinner among family and friends.
Why you’ll love this Crockpot recipe?
This recipe is simple and insanely FLAVORFUL!
This crock pot chicken pasta recipe can easily be served to a large group of people. It’s filling, satisfying, and full of hearty flavors.
This crockpot recipe requires minimal effort, which makes it great for busy weeknight dinners. All you have to do is throw everything in the crockpot, let it slow cook while you do other things around the house.
This recipe is very filling; it contains protein, carbs and fat. (you can adjust the portions and ingredients to suit your diet)
What ingredients do I need for this Crockpot recipe?
1 whole bottle of Buffalo Wild Wings Parmesan Garlic Sauce
12 ounces pasta (whichever you prefer)
2 pounds chicken breast (boneless)
1 cup milk
8 ounces cream cheese (instead of a block, cut it into cubes)
¼ cup Parmesan cheese (grated or shredded, as you prefer)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
How to make this Crockpot Chicken Pasta Recipe?
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides, then place in the bottom of the crockpot.
Pour the whole bottle of Parmesan garlic sauce on top of the chicken.
Add 1 cup milk to the empty bottle and shake to mix with the remaining sauce, then pour over the chicken.
Add the cubed cream cheese and the shredded Parmesan cheese to the crockpot. Combine well to cover the chicken with the sauce.
Let it cook on high for 2 to 3 hours or on low for 3 to 4 hours.
Remove the cooked chicken breasts to a cutting board. Either shred using 2 forks or cut into little dices according to taste. Put back the shredded chicken in the crockpot.
Cook your chosen pasta until al dente, drain well and add to the crockpot. Stir everything to combine well.
Garnish your creamy crockpot pasta with your favorite fresh herb or drizzle some extra Parmesan cheese on top. Enjoy!
CrockPot Buffalo Wild Wings Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta – Experience a great burst of comforting flavors in every bite!
Helpful Tips and Variations:
Which pasta works best? All kinds of pasta shells work just fine for this crockpot recipe; so use whichever you prefer. I like to use penne pasta, farfalle, or rotini noodles.
Which milk should I use for this recipe? It’s ok to use any milk you prefer; you can either use 1%, 2%, whole milk, almond milk, or oat milk.
Which cream cheese works best for this recipe? You can use regular or low fat cream cheese.
Can I cook this pasta recipe in a regular pot? For sure, if you don’t have a crockpot, or you simply want to speed up the cooking process, prepare this recipe on the stovetop; it’ll take less than 30 minutes.
Can I make this recipe gluten free? For sure, to make this recipe gluten free, you can simply use gluten free pasta or try this recipe with mashed potatoes instead. You can also skip the pasta and serve your creamy chicken over a bed of roasted or steamed veggies for a low carb or keto version of this recipe.
How can I store leftovers? I usually store my pasta leftovers in an airtight glass container (or a plastic container) and place it in the fridge for up to 5 days. For longer storage, transfer the leftovers to a freezer bag and keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.
How can I reheat leftovers? You can reheat your pasta leftovers in the microwave or transfer to an oven Safe container, cover it with aluminum foil and rewarm at 375 degrees F.
How can I serve this CrockPot Parmesan Chicken Pasta?
I like to garnish this crockpot recipe with some fresh parsley, a little lemon zest to add some color and freshness to the dish. Sometimes I even crumble some crispy bacon on top for an added smoky flavor.
I usually serve this recipe as it is or pair it with some roasted veggies or a fresh green salad.
Crockpot Parmesan Garlic Chicken Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 whole bottle of Buffalo Wild Wings Parmesan Garlic Sauce
- 12 ounces pasta whichever you prefer
- 2 pounds chicken breast boneless
- 1 cup milk
- 8 ounces cream cheese instead of a block, cut it into cubes
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated or shredded, as you prefer
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides, then place in the bottom of the crockpot. Pour the whole bottle of Parmesan garlic sauce on top of the chicken.
- Add 1 cup milk to the empty bottle and shake to mix with the remaining sauce, then pour over the chicken.
- Add the cubed cream cheese and the shredded Parmesan cheese to the crockpot. Combine well to cover the chicken with the sauce.
- Let it cook on high for 2 to 3 hours or on low for 3 to 4 hours.
- Remove the cooked chicken breasts to a cutting board. Either shred using 2 forks or cut into little dices according to taste. Put back the shredded chicken in the crockpot.
- Cook your chosen pasta until al dente, drain well and add to the crockpot. Stir everything to combine well.
- Garnish your creamy crockpot pasta with your favorite fresh herb or drizzle some extra Parmesan cheese on top. Enjoy!
