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Parmesan Chicken Pasta with creamy sauce, penne pasta, and parsley garnish.
Callie Brooks

Parmesan Chicken Pasta (Slow Cooker)

This creamy, cheesy slow cooker Parmesan Chicken Pasta is perfect for busy nights. Tender chicken, rich cream cheese sauce, and flavorful pasta make it a comfort food favorite that’s easy, affordable, and totally satisfying.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 530
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5–2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 can (10.75 oz) cream of chicken soup
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 0.5 cup milk or half and half
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth, low sodium
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated (plus more for serving)
  • 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning (or oregano and basil)
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • to taste salt and black pepper
  • 16 oz penne, rotini, or fettuccine pasta
  • fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • whisk
  • forks (for shredding)
  • pasta pot
  • strainer
  • serving spoon

Method
 

  1. In the slow cooker, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, softened cream cheese, milk, chicken broth, Parmesan, garlic, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well blended.
  2. Place the chicken breasts into the sauce and turn to coat completely.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  4. Remove the chicken and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the sauce and stir to combine.
  5. Meanwhile, cook the pasta separately until al dente. Drain well.
  6. Stir the cooked pasta into the sauce until well coated. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 530kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 34gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 580mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 850IUVitamin C: 1.5mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 2.1mg

Notes

Use freshly grated Parmesan for best texture. For variety, try different pasta shapes or stir in baby spinach, mushrooms, or sun-dried tomatoes at the end. Avoid cooking pasta in the slow cooker—it can get mushy. Let cream cheese soften first to avoid lumps in the sauce.

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