🍗 Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta (Slow Cooker)

 Description

A rich and comforting one-pot meal where tender chicken cooks slowly with pasta in a creamy garlic sauce loaded with herbs and bits of savory flavor. It’s creamy, hearty, and perfect for an easy family dinner.

Ingredients

Main:

• 4 chicken thighs or breasts
• 2 cups uncooked pasta (bowtie/farfalle)
• 2 cups chicken broth

Creamy sauce:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup cream cheese
• ½ cup grated parmesan
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp salt

Optional:

• ¼ cup cooked bacon bits
• Fresh parsley for garnish

 Instructions

1. Add base

• Place pasta in slow cooker
• Pour chicken broth over it

2. Add chicken

• Place chicken on top of pasta
• Season with salt & pepper

3. Make sauce

• Mix cream, cream cheese, garlic, parmesan, and seasoning

4. Assemble

• Pour sauce over chicken evenly

5. Cook

• Low: 4–5 hours
• High: 2.5–3 hours
• Chicken should be tender and pasta cooked

6. Finish

• Shred or leave chicken whole
• Stir everything gently
• Add bacon & parsley

Servings

• Serves: 4–5 people

 Tips

• Don’t overcook pasta—it can get too soft
• Add extra broth if pasta absorbs too much
• Use chicken thighs for juicier texture
• Stir at the end, not during cooking

 Nutritional Info (Approx per serving)

• Calories: ~500–600 kcal
• Protein: ~35g
• Carbs: ~40g
• Fat: ~25g

Benefits

• High protein meal 💪
• One-pot recipe (easy cleanup)
• Comfort food perfect for busy days
• Customizable with veggies

Q&A

Q: Can I use milk instead of cream?
A: Yes, but sauce will be less rich.

Q: Can I add vegetables?
A: Yes—broccoli, mushrooms, or spinach work great.

Q: Can I cook pasta separately?
A: Yes—for better texture, add cooked pasta at the end.

Q: Can I make it ahead?
A: Yes—store in fridge up to 3 days.

Q: Can I freeze it?
A: Cream-based sauces don’t freeze perfectly but can be stored short-term.