Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Crock pot garlic parmesan chicken pasta is a rich and creamy chicken pasta bake you make right in your crock pot. Loaded with tender, white meat chicken, a rich garlic parmesan sauce, and al dente pasta, this dish makes a great weeknight meal or party addition.

Rich, creamy pasta bakes are always satisfying, and they're even better when they're ridiculously easy to make. This recipe ticks all those boxes. This crock pot recipe is rich, creamy, cheesy, and so easy it's a winner any night of the week.

Why You'll Love This Crock Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Recipe

• It uses simple, affordable ingredients you can find at any grocery store.
• It freezes well, so it's great for meal prep.
• It's an easy slow cooker dish that requires almost no effort.
• Everyone loves its rich, creamy, cheesy sauce.

Ingredients

• Rotini pasta - uncooked
• Boneless, sinless chicken breasts
• Cream cheese - cut into 8 cubes
• Garlic - minced
• Parmesan cheese - finely grated
• Buffalo Wild Wings Garlic Parmesan Sauce
• Heavy Cream

See the recipe card at the end of the post for exact ingredient quantities.

How to Make Crock Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

1: Add the chicken breasts to the bottom of the crock pot.

2: Top with the cream cheese, garlic, parmesan, and garlic parmesan sauce in that order.

3: Cook until the chicken is tender.

4: Shred the chicken, then stir it and the heavy cream into the sauce.

5: Cook and drain the pasta, then mix it into the chicken. Enjoy!

Hint

Shred the chicken while it's still hot but safe to handle. Hot meat shreds much more easily than cool meat.

Recipe Tips

• Spray the bottom of the crock pot with non-stick spray or lightly grease it to keep the chicken from sticking.
• Add the cream to the chicken mixture just before serving to prevent curdling.
• Add a slurry of 1 teaspoon of cornstarch and 1 teaspoon of water to the crock pot in the last hour for a thicker dish.
• To get every last drop out of your sauce bottle, add a little milk to it after emptying it. Then, shake it up and pour the contents into the crock pot.

Flavor Variations and Substitutions

• Use chicken thighs, turkey, or even ground beef in place of the chicken.
• Any short pasta will work well in this recipe.
• Use gluten-free pasta and sauce to make a gluten-free version.
• Add red pepper flakes for a kick of heat.
• Try adding mushrooms for more flavor.
• Sun-dried tomatoes and bell peppers add a bright pop of flavor perfect with the garlic sauce.
• Asiago, pecorino romano, or gouda all work well in place of or in addition to parmesan.

What to Serve with Crock Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Pair this creamy pasta with bread, salad, or your favorite sides for a hearty dinner.

Storage

Refrigerate this chicken pasta for up to 3 days in an air-tight container. For longer storage, freeze it for up to 3 months in an air-tight, freezer-safe container or heavy-duty freezer bag with as much air removed as possible.

To reheat the pasta, defrost it if frozen. Then, add it to a saucepan with a splash of cream or milk and cook on medium-low until heated through.