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Cooked crockpot garlic parmesan chicken pasta served in a bowl

The Best Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Recipe

This crockpot garlic parmesan chicken pasta is an easy and delicious meal perfect for a weeknight dinner. Tender chicken and pasta are coated in a creamy garlic parmesan sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 550 kcal

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Forks (for shredding chicken)

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken breasts
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 12 oz fettuccine pasta
  • fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Optional Additions

  • red pepper flakes for a kick
  • 1 cup spinach for added greens

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Place chicken breasts in the bottom of your crockpot and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together chicken broth, heavy cream, minced garlic, and grated parmesan cheese.
  • Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the crockpot.
  • Cook on low for 3-4 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  • Remove the chicken from the crockpot and shred it using two forks.
  • Add the uncooked fettuccine pasta to the crockpot, stirring it into the sauce.
  • Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir to combine.
  • Continue cooking on high for another 30-45 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente.
  • Stir well before serving and garnish with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes, if desired.

Notes

For a richer sauce, you can add a tablespoon of cream cheese along with the heavy cream. Feel free to adjust the amount of garlic and parmesan cheese to your liking. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.