Description
A heartwarming pasta dish made with tender chicken, creamy Parmesan, and rich garlic flavors, perfect for family gatherings and meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 8 oz pasta of your choice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in your slow cooker. Season them with salt and pepper, ensuring they’re well-coated for flavor.
- Sprinkle the minced garlic over the chicken and pour the chicken broth on top.
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 4-6 hours until the chicken is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- Once the chicken is done, remove it from the cooker, shred it into bite-sized pieces, and return it to the pot.
- Stir in the pasta and grated Parmesan cheese. Switch the slow cooker to high and let it cook for an additional 30 minutes until the pasta is tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
For best results, use freshly minced garlic and grated Parmesan. You can add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg