Description
This Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken is a creamy and cheesy comfort food dream! Tender chicken, a rich garlic Parmesan sauce, and your favorite pasta combine effortlessly in the Crock-Pot for a satisfying and easy meal.
Ingredients
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- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup Buffalo Wild Wings Parmesan Garlic Sauce
- 1/2 cup whole milk or 2% milk
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta (penne, rotini, or shells)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Layer Ingredients: Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper. Top with cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, and Buffalo Wild Wings Parmesan Garlic Sauce. Pour milk over everything.
- Slow Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours, or on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- Cook Pasta: Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
- Shred Chicken: Remove cooked chicken from the slow cooker and shred with two forks. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the sauce.
- Combine and Serve: Add cooked pasta to the slow cooker and stir gently. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Notes
- Adjust sauce consistency with extra milk or reserved pasta water.
- Add red pepper flakes or hot sauce for a spicy kick.
- Use your favorite pasta shape, including whole wheat or gluten-free options.
- Stir in steamed vegetables like broccoli or spinach for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ of recipe
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg