Ingredients:
1 (12 oz.) Bottle of Buffalo Wild Wings Parmesan Garlic Sauce
2 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
1 cup Milk
8 oz. Cream Cheese, (Cut into Blocks)
1 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
12 oz. Pasta
Instructions:
Place chicken in bottom of crockpot. Pour entire bottle of Parmesan Garlic Sauce over chicken.
Fill Parmesan Garlic Sauce Bottle with milk and shake.
Add milk and remaining sauce to crockpot.
Add cream cheese cut into blocks.
Add parmesan cheese and stir everything together to combine and coat chicken.
Cook on low for 3-4 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
Shred Chicken with two forks and return to crockpot, mix to combine in sauce.
Cook pasta according to package and pour pasta into crockpot. Stir to combine and serve!
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Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-6 hours
- Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Description
This creamy and flavorful dish combines tender chicken with a rich garlic Parmesan sauce, all tossed with pasta for a comforting meal. The slow cooker makes preparation effortless, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds (900 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 ounces (340 g) dry pasta (such as rotini or penne)
- 8 ounces (225 g) cream cheese, cut into pieces
- 1/2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 12 ounces (340 ml) Parmesan garlic sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
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Prepare the Slow Cooker:
- Spray the inside of the crockpot with non-stick cooking spray.
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Add Chicken:
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
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Add Sauce and Cheese:
- Pour the Parmesan garlic sauce over the chicken.
- Add the cream cheese and grated Parmesan cheese on top.
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Cook:
- Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
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Shred Chicken:
- Remove the chicken from the crockpot and shred it using two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir to combine with the sauce.
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Cook Pasta:
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the crockpot, stirring to coat with the sauce.
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Serve:
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and red pepper flakes, if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Pasta Choice: While rotini or penne work well, feel free to use any pasta shape you prefer.
- Sauce Consistency: If the sauce is too thick after adding the pasta, you can thin it with a splash of chicken broth or milk.
- Variations: For added flavor, consider mixing in sautéed spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, or mushrooms.