Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Recipe
This Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is a rich and creamy dish that combines tender chicken, a savory garlic parmesan sauce, and your favorite pasta. Whether you make it in a slow cooker, Instant Pot, or on the stovetop, this recipe is easy to prepare and packed with flavor. It’s a perfect weeknight dinner that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- Chicken Breasts or Chicken Thighs – 4 boneless skinless
- Rotini Pasta – 12 oz or your preferred pasta
- Buffalo Wild Wings Garlic Parmesan Sauce – 1 cup or homemade sauce
- Heavy Cream – 1/2 cup
- Parmesan Cheese – 1 cup grated
- Butter – 2 tablespoons
- Garlic Powder – 1 teaspoon
- Italian Seasoning – 1 teaspoon
- Salt – to taste
- Black Pepper – to taste
- Fresh Parsley – for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken:
- For Crockpot: Add chicken breasts to the slow cooker and pour the garlic parmesan sauce over the top. Cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
- For Instant Pot: Sauté the chicken in the Instant Pot until browned. Add garlic parmesan sauce and heavy cream, and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.
- For Stovetop: Pan-sear the chicken in a skillet, then remove and add garlic parmesan sauce and cream to the skillet. Bring to a simmer.
Shred the Chicken:
- Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks and return it to the pot or skillet.
Add Pasta:
- Cook the pasta separately according to the package instructions. Once done, drain the pasta and add it to the slow cooker, Instant Pot, or skillet, mixing well to coat the pasta with the creamy sauce.
Finish the Sauce:
- Stir in the parmesan cheese and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Serve:
- Garnish with fresh parsley and additional parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Sodium: 750mg