🍝 Slow Cooker Creamy Garlic Chicken & Pasta

📝 Description

This comforting Slow Cooker Creamy Garlic Chicken & Pasta is the ultimate easy dinner! Tender chicken breasts slow-cooked in a rich, creamy garlic sauce, then combined with perfectly cooked pasta for a hearty, family-friendly meal. It’s creamy, flavorful, and requires minimal prep — perfect for busy weeknights.

🧂 Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 1 teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup

• 1 cup chicken broth

• 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Parmesan cheese

• 12 oz rotini pasta (uncooked)

• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional garnish)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Spray slow cooker with nonstick spray.

2️⃣ Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.

3️⃣ Place chicken in slow cooker.

4️⃣ In a bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, heavy cream, and minced garlic.

5️⃣ Pour sauce over chicken.

6️⃣ Cover and cook:

• Low: 5–6 hours

• High: 3–4 hours

7️⃣ About 30–40 minutes before serving, cook pasta separately according to package directions. Drain.

8️⃣ Shred chicken in the slow cooker.

9️⃣ Stir in cooked pasta and shredded cheese. Cover and cook another 10–15 minutes until cheese melts and everything is creamy.

🔟 Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

🍽 Servings

Serves 4–6 people

📌 Notes

• Cooking on LOW keeps chicken tender and juicy.

• If sauce is too thick, add a splash of warm broth.

• If too thin, leave lid off for 10–15 minutes to thicken.

💡 Tips

✔ Add spinach or broccoli for extra veggies.
✔ Swap mozzarella for sharp cheddar for a richer flavor.
✔ Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
✔ Great for leftovers — reheats well with a splash of milk.

🥗 Nutritional Info (Approx. Per Serving)

• Calories: 520

• Protein: 38g

• Carbohydrates: 40g

• Fat: 25g

• Sodium: 720mg

(Values vary based on ingredients used.)

🌟 Benefits

• High in protein

• One-pot comfort meal

• Kid-friendly

• Budget-friendly ingredients

• Perfect for meal prep

❓ Q & A

Q: Can I cook pasta in the slow cooker?
Yes, add uncooked pasta during the last 30–40 minutes with extra broth to prevent drying.

Q: Can I freeze this dish?
Yes, but pasta texture may soften slightly after reheating.

Q: Can I make it lighter?
Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream and reduced-fat cheese.

Q: How long do leftovers last?
Store in the refrigerator up to 4 days.