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Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Recipe

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This Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is a creamy, savory, and easy-to-make slow cooker meal featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich garlic parmesan sauce, combined with cooked pasta for a comforting family dinner. The dish blends the tangy flavors of Buffalo Wild Wings Parmesan Garlic Sauce with cream cheese, milk, and parmesan cheese for a luscious, cheesy pasta dish that requires minimal effort.

Ingredients

Chicken and Sauce

  • 1 (12 oz) bottle Buffalo Wild Wings Parmesan Garlic Sauce
  • 1.5 to 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (trimmed)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1 cup milk
  • 8 oz cream cheese (cut into cubes)
  • ¼ cup grated or shredded parmesan cheese

Pasta

  • 12 to 16 oz pasta, such as rotini or penne (cooked according to package directions)

Instructions

  1. Season Chicken: Season the boneless skinless chicken breasts with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper, ensuring both sides are coated evenly for flavor.
  2. Layer Chicken and Sauce: Place the seasoned chicken breasts into the bottom of a crockpot or slow cooker. Pour the entire 12 oz bottle of Buffalo Wild Wings Parmesan Garlic Sauce over the chicken to coat thoroughly.
  3. Add Milk Mixture: Add 1 cup of milk to the empty sauce bottle, shake well to mix any remaining sauce with the milk, then pour this milk and sauce mixture over the chicken in the crockpot. This helps create a creamy base for the dish.
  4. Add Cheeses: Place 8 ounces of cubed cream cheese and ¼ cup grated or shredded parmesan cheese into the crockpot. Stir gently to combine the cheeses with the sauce, ensuring the chicken is well covered.
  5. Cook Chicken: Cover the crockpot and cook the chicken on high for 2 to 3 hours or on low for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  6. Shred Chicken: Remove the cooked chicken breasts from the crockpot to a plate or cutting board. Using two forks, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces or dice if preferred. Return the shredded chicken back into the crockpot and stir to mix it with the sauce.
  7. Cook Pasta: Meanwhile, cook 12 to 16 ounces of pasta such as rotini or penne according to the package directions. Drain the pasta well.
  8. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the drained pasta to the crockpot with the chicken and sauce, stirring well to combine all the ingredients evenly, resulting in a creamy garlic parmesan chicken pasta dish ready to serve.

Notes

  • For thicker sauce, reduce the amount of milk slightly or cook uncovered during the last 30 minutes.
  • Use fresh parmesan cheese for the best flavor and texture.
  • You can substitute buffalo wild wings Parmesan Garlic Sauce with a similar garlic parmesan sauce if unavailable.
  • Ensure the chicken is fully cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F before shredding.
  • This dish pairs well with a fresh green salad or steamed vegetables for a balanced meal.

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