Crockpot Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

This has been a staple in our house for years. It is creamy, packed with flavor, and incredibly easy to throw together. The parmesan garlic sauce does most of the heavy lifting, and the cream cheese makes it rich and comforting. It is one of those meals everyone goes back for seconds.

Servings: 6 to 8

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 4 to 5 hours (crockpot)

Ingredients:

2 to 3 large chicken breasts

1 (12 oz) bottle Buffalo Wild Wings Parmesan Garlic Sauce

1 cup chicken broth

1 small onion, finely chopped

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Pinch of red pepper flakes or cayenne (optional)

8 oz cream cheese, cubed and softened

1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

1/2 cup milk or heavy cream (added at the end)

1 (16 oz) box pasta (penne, rotini, or gemelli)

Instructions:

Lightly spray the crockpot with cooking spray. Add chicken breasts to the bottom.

Pour in the parmesan garlic sauce and chicken broth. Add chopped onion, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes if using.

Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours or LOW for 6 to 7 hours, until chicken is tender and shreds easily.

Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, then return it to the crockpot.

Add the cubed cream cheese and parmesan cheese. Stir well, cover, and let it melt into the sauce for about 10–15 minutes until smooth and creamy.

Now slowly stir in the milk (or heavy cream) a little at a time until the sauce reaches your desired creaminess.

Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.

Spoon the creamy chicken mixture over pasta for serving so the noodles stay perfectly textured and don’t soak up too much sauce.

Tips:

Soften the cream cheese first- Let it sit at room temperature for 20–30 minutes before adding. It melts faster and gives a smoother sauce with no lumps.

You can use heavy whipping cream instead of milk for an even richer, thicker, and more indulgent sauce.