Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 bottle Buffalo Wild Wings Parmesan Garlic Sauce
12 oz
- 1.5 to 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
trimmed
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
freshy cracked
- 1 cup milk
- 8 oz cream cheese
cut into cubes
- ¼ cup grated or shredded parmesan cheese
- 12 to 16 oz pasta
your favorite
Directions
- 1
Season chicken with kosher salt and fresh pepper. Place in the bottom of a crockpot or slow cooker.
- 2
Pour entire bottle of parmesan garlic sauce over the chicken.
- 3
Add milk to the empty bottle and shake. Pour milk and sauce mixture over the chicken.
- 4
Add cream cheese and parmesan cheese to crockpot. Stir to combine and cover chicken with sauce.
- 5
Cook on high for 2 to 3 hours or low for 3 to 4 hours.
- 6
Remove cooked chicken to a plate or cutting board and shred using 2 forks or dice into bite sized pieces. Add back into slow cooker.
- 7
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain well and add to crockpot, stirring to combine well.
Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
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About this Recipe
Craving a comforting and incredibly easy dinner that practically cooks itself? This Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is your answer, delivering a hearty, flavorful meal with minimal effort.
Why This Recipe Works
This recipe shines by leveraging the magic of your slow cooker, transforming simple ingredients into a rich, creamy, and tender chicken pasta dish. The secret lies in the combination of boneless, skinless chicken breasts slowly simmering in a savory Buffalo Wild Wings Parmesan Garlic Sauce, infused with milk, cream cheese, and extra Parmesan. This method ensures the chicken stays incredibly moist while developing a deeply flavorful, luscious sauce.
What to Expect
Prepare for a truly satisfying weeknight meal that tastes like it took hours of work. You'll be greeted with exceptionally tender chicken, bathed in a thick, velvety garlic parmesan sauce, perfectly coating your favorite pasta. The slow cooking process coaxes out deep flavors, creating a dish that's both savory and incredibly comforting, perfect for warming you from the inside out. It's designed to be a fuss-free experience, culminating in a wonderfully rich and hearty pasta dinner.
Customization & Variations
The beauty of this Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is its adaptability. Feel free to use your favorite pasta shape, whether it's penne, rotini, fettuccine, or spaghetti, to best suit your preference. When it comes to the cheese, the recipe specifies either grated or shredded parmesan cheese, so use whichever you have on hand for that classic, sharp finish. While the Buffalo Wild Wings Parmesan Garlic Sauce is key to its distinctive flavor, you can always adjust the salt and freshly cracked pepper to your liking.
Serving & Context
This hearty slow cooker dish is ideal for busy weeknights, family dinners, or whenever you need a delicious meal with minimal fuss. Serve it warm, perhaps with a simple side salad or some crusty bread to soak up every last drop of that incredible sauce.