Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta

Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta

from kitchenfunwithmy3sons.com
370 min

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 bottle (16 ounces) Olive Garden Italian Dressing
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (divided)
  • 2 tablespoons sun dried tomatoes (chopped)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 4-5 basil leaves (torn)
  • 1 pound penne pasta

Directions

  1. 1

    Place the chicken breast in a large slow cooker and pour the whole bottle of Olive Garden dressing over the chicken.

  2. 2

    Sprinkle 1/4 cup of the grated Parmesan over the chicken and dressing along with the chopped sun dried tomatoes. Place the block of cream cheese on top.

  3. 3

    Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 4 hours until the chicken is cooked through and fork-tender.

  4. 4

    Cook the penne according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.

  5. 5

    Shred the chicken with two forks. Add the torn basil, the remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese, and the cooked penne; stir well.

  6. 6

    Serve the pasta immediately.