Description
This Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is a delicious, creamy slow-cooked dish, perfect for weeknights. Inspired by Buffalo Wild Wings’ popular flavor, it combines tender chicken with a garlic-Parmesan sauce for an easy, family-friendly meal. Cooking everything in a crockpot makes it a hassle-free recipe that will please everyone at the dinner table.
Ingredients
- Chicken: 2-3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Parmesan Garlic Sauce: 1 bottle (12-16 oz); you can use brands like Buffalo Wild Wings or Sweet Baby Ray’s
- Parmesan Cheese: 1 cup, grated
- Cream Cheese: 4 oz, for extra creaminess
- Milk: ¼ cup (whole milk or 2% recommended)
- Rotini Pasta: 1 box (16 oz)
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Trim and place the chicken in a crockpot sprayed with non-stick spray.
- Add the Sauce: Pour the garlic-Parmesan sauce, cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese over the chicken.
- Cook: On LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- Shred Chicken: Use forks or a hand mixer to shred the chicken directly in the pot.
- Cook Pasta: Boil the rotini pasta as per instructions, then stir into the chicken mixture.
- Combine and Serve: Mix until fully coated and creamy. Adjust with reserved pasta water or milk if too thick.
Notes
- If the sauce thickens too much, thin it with some reserved pasta water or chicken broth.
- Any brand of garlic-Parmesan sauce will work well in this recipe.