Description
A creamy and comforting Crockpot Parmesan Garlic Chicken Spaghetti made with tender chicken, rich parmesan, and garlic-infused pasta. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for busy weeknights, leaving you with minimal prep time and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts or thighs
- 8 oz spaghetti (or pasta of choice)
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Extra parmesan cheese for topping
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken:
Season the chicken breasts (or thighs) with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Place the chicken in the crockpot.Make the Sauce:
In a separate bowl, combine heavy cream, chicken broth, butter, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning. Stir well.Cook in Crockpot:
Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the crockpot. Cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.Shred the Chicken:
Once the chicken is cooked, shred it directly in the crockpot using two forks.Prepare Pasta:
While the chicken is cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.Combine:
Add the cooked pasta to the crockpot and toss with the shredded chicken and sauce. Stir until the pasta is coated with the creamy sauce.Serve:
Serve the dish hot, topped with fresh parsley and extra parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a dairy-free cream substitute.
- Feel free to use chicken thighs for more flavor and moisture.
- If you want more flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes for some heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Dinner, Comfort Food
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450-500 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25-30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35-40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35-40 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg