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Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

A comforting and easy one-pot dish perfect for chaotic weeknights, combining tender chicken, garlic, and parmesan cheese with pasta for a family-friendly meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Comfort Food, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts Frozen is acceptable if not defrosted.
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced Use 6 for extra flavor if desired.
  • 1 cup chicken broth Knorr cubes work well.
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese Use high-quality cheese for best flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • to taste Salt and pepper Don't skimp on seasoning.
  • 8 ounces pasta Any shape works, fusilli is preferred.
  • to taste Fresh parsley for garnish Optional, use fresh if available.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of your crockpot.
  2. Add minced garlic on top of the chicken.
  3. Pour in your chicken broth.
  4. Add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours.
  6. About 30 minutes before serving, boil the pasta separately according to package instructions.
  7. Shred the chicken, add the cooked pasta, and mix in the parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

If you burn the bottom, scoop the good stuff off the top. You can substitute water for chicken broth in a pinch. For gluten-free, swap out the pasta.
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