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Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Pasta

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  • Author: mira
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Description

A comforting slow cooker meal featuring tender shredded chicken in a rich Parmesan and cream cheese sauce tossed with hearty pasta.


Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 lb rotini or penne pasta
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Place chicken breasts, minced garlic, and chicken broth in the slow cooker.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until chicken is tender.
  3. Transfer chicken to a plate, shred with forks, and return to the slow cooker.
  4. Stir in cubed cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, and heavy cream until the sauce is smooth.
  5. Boil pasta in a separate pot of salted water until slightly under al dente.
  6. Drain pasta and fold it into the slow cooker sauce.
  7. Let stand on the warm setting for 5-10 minutes before serving.