Description
Creamy crockpot garlic parmesan chicken pasta brings comfort straight from Italian kitchens to dinner tables. Simple ingredients meld into a rich, cheesy masterpiece that satisfies hunger and warms hearts with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1.5 to 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts trimmed
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon pepper
Sauce and Dairy:
- 1 (12 fluid ounces) bottle Buffalo Wild Wings Parmesan Garlic Sauce
- 1 cup milk
- 8 ounces cream cheese cut into cubes
- 0.25 cup grated or shredded parmesan cheese
Pasta:
- 12 to 16 ounces pasta, such as rotini or penne cooked to package directions
Instructions
- Generously coat chicken breasts with salt and pepper, ensuring an even seasoning that will enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Pour Buffalo Wild Wings Parmesan Garlic sauce over the chicken, then fill the empty sauce bottle with milk, shake thoroughly, and add to the crockpot to maximize sauce utilization.
- Introduce cream cheese cubes and sprinkle parmesan, gently stirring to distribute the cheeses. The mixture may appear lumpy initially, but will transform during cooking.
- Slow cook on high for 2-3 hours (or low for 3-4 hours) at 375°F, allowing the chicken to become tender and the sauce to develop rich, complex flavors.
- Carefully remove cooked chicken and use two forks to shred it completely, then return the shredded meat back into the creamy sauce to absorb the garlic and parmesan essence.
- Simultaneously prepare pasta according to package instructions, aiming for a perfect al dente texture with a slight firmness when bitten.
- Drain pasta thoroughly, then fold into the crockpot mixture, ensuring every strand is coated with the luxurious sauce. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Notes
- Generously salt and pepper chicken breasts before cooking to enhance the foundational flavor profile and ensure depth in every bite.
- Use the empty sauce bottle trick by filling it with milk and shaking to capture every last drop of delicious Parmesan Garlic sauce.
- Don’t panic if the cheese looks clumpy initially; during cooking, it will transform into a smooth, creamy sauce that coats everything beautifully.
- Cook pasta just until al dente to maintain a firm bite and prevent turning the dish into a mushy mess that loses its appealing texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg