Ingredients
Chicken and Sauce
- 12 ounces Parmesan garlic sauce
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into pieces
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Pasta
- 10 ounces dry pasta, cooked and drained
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the Crockpot: Spray the inside of the crockpot with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Add the Chicken: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot, ensuring they lay flat for even cooking.
- Pour Sauce: Pour the entire 12-ounce bottle of Parmesan garlic sauce evenly over the chicken breasts, coating them well.
- Add Cheeses: Top the chicken and sauce with the cream cheese pieces and sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over everything.
- Cook: Cover the crockpot with its lid and cook on low heat for 5-6 hours, or on high heat for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred Chicken: Remove the chicken breasts and shred them with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir thoroughly to combine it with the sauce and cheeses.
- Cook Pasta: Meanwhile, cook the dry pasta according to the package instructions; drain it well.
- Combine and Serve: Add the cooked pasta into the crockpot and stir gently to mix the pasta with the creamy chicken sauce. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use any pasta shape you prefer, such as penne, rotini, or fusilli.
- For a lower-fat version, substitute cream cheese with a lighter cream cheese or Greek yogurt added at the end of cooking.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes according to your spice preference.
- If you prefer, shred the chicken inside the crockpot using two forks without removing it to simplify the process.
- Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American