Description
A delicious and easy-to-make slow cooker dish featuring tender chicken, garlic, and creamy Parmesan cheese served over pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 ounces pasta (penne or rotini)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Add minced garlic and chicken broth over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain.
- Add the cooked pasta to the slow cooker and mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or broccoli for added nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for easy meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker, Garlic, Parmesan, Chicken, Pasta, Easy Recipe