Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta

Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta

from themagicalslowcooker.com
Main Course
245 min
8 servings
568 kcal / serving

Pasta cooked with Olive Garden Italian dressing, parmesan and cream cheese. Penne pasta is added at the end of the cooking time.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lbs.boneless skinless chicken breast ((1.5-2 pounds works fine))
  • 16 oz.olive garden italian dressing
  • ¼ cupgrated parmesan cheese
  • ¼ tsp.black pepper
  • 8 oz.cream cheese
  • 16 oz.penne pasta (cooked according to package directions and drain well)
  • ¼ cupparmesan cheese

Directions

  1. 1

    Add the chicken breasts to the slow cooker.

  2. 2

    Pour over the Olive Garden Italian dressing and sprinkle over the parmesan cheese and pepper.

  3. 3

    Place the cream cheese on top.

  4. 4

    Place the lid on the slow cooker. Cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 5-6 hours.

  5. 5

    When the cooking time is almost done, start cooking the pasta on the stove top as directed on the package.

  6. 6

    Shred the chicken with 2 forks. Drain the pasta and add to the chicken and sauce. Stir. Sprinkle over the remaining parmesan cheese.

  7. 7

    Serve and enjoy!