Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken
Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken features tender shredded chicken in a creamy, garlicky parmesan sauce tossed with pasta. It's an easy, flavorful dish that's perfect for busy weeknights. Just set it, forget it, and enjoy a delicious meal later!
Servings: 4
Calories: 759kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened, cut into cubes
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 cup Buffalo Wild Wings Parmesan Garlic Sauce
- ½ cup milk whole or 2%
- 8 ounces pasta uncooked, like penne, rotini, or shells
- fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts directly into the slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper. Add the softened cream cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and Buffalo Wild Wings Garlic Parmesan Sauce on top of the chicken. Pour the ½ cup of milk over all the ingredients in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Prepare your pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about ½ cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- Remove the cooked chicken breasts from the slow cooker and use two forks to shred them into bite-sized pieces. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the sauce.
- Add the cooked pasta directly into the slow cooker. Gently stir to mix the pasta with the chicken and sauce, allowing it to soak up the flavors.
- Ladle into serving bowls. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and additional grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Notes
- Adjust Consistency: If the sauce is too thick, stir in additional milk or reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
- Spice It Up: Add red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce if you prefer a spicy kick.
- Pasta Options: Feel free to use any pasta shape you like, including whole wheat or gluten-free varieties.
- Extra Veggies: Stir in steamed broccoli or spinach when adding the pasta for added nutrition.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 759kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 1805mg | Potassium: 542mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 632IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 375mg | Iron: 1mg
