Description
Crockpot garlic parmesan chicken pasta emerges as a comforting one-pot wonder that simplifies weeknight dinners. Creamy, cheesy goodness combines tender chicken and perfectly cooked pasta, promising a meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Sauces and Dairy:
- 1 (12 fluid ounces) bottle of Buffalo Wild Wings Parmesan Garlic Sauce
- 1 cup milk
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into blocks
Pasta:
- 12 ounces pasta
Instructions
- Nestle chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot, thoroughly drenching them with Buffalo Wild Wings Parmesan Garlic Sauce.
- Utilize the empty sauce bottle to measure and incorporate milk, swirling to capture residual sauce, then pour into crockpot.
- Introduce cream cheese blocks and freshly grated Parmesan, gently folding to evenly distribute and envelop the chicken.
- Secure crockpot lid and slow cook at low temperature (195°F) for 3-4 hours or high temperature (215°F) for 2-3 hours until chicken reaches optimal tenderness.
- Carefully dismantle cooked chicken using two forks, returning shredded meat to the creamy sauce and blending thoroughly.
- Meanwhile, prepare pasta in rapidly boiling salted water according to package guidelines, ensuring precise al dente texture. Drain completely.
- Integrate cooked pasta into crockpot, stirring gently to marry flavors and create a harmonious dish. Serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Sauce Substitution Swap Buffalo Wild Wings Parmesan Garlic Sauce with homemade garlic Alfredo or store-bought creamy garlic sauce for diverse flavor profiles.
- Dairy-Free Adaptation Use coconut milk or almond milk instead of regular milk, and replace cream cheese with dairy-free cream cheese alternatives to accommodate lactose-intolerant diets.
- Protein Flexibility Easily swap chicken breasts with chicken thighs for richer taste or use plant-based chicken alternatives for vegetarian versions.
- Spice Enhancement Sprinkle red pepper flakes or add a dash of Italian seasoning to elevate the overall flavor complexity and provide a subtle kick to the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg