Description

This easy Parmesan Chicken Pasta Crockpot recipe features tender chicken simmered in a creamy, cheesy parmesan sauce and tossed with rotini pasta. It’s a comforting, crowd-pleasing dinner that comes together with minimal prep and is perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

Scale

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and cut into large chunks
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning (or dried oregano and basil)
1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
12 ounces rotini or penne pasta
1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
Fresh chopped parsley (optional, for topping)
Extra parmesan (optional, for serving)
Red pepper flakes (optional, for serving)

Instructions

Trim excess fat from chicken breasts and cut into large chunks (about 2-inch pieces).
Place chicken pieces in the crockpot. Sprinkle over minced garlic, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir gently to coat the chicken.
Cover and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or LOW for 6-7 hours, until chicken is tender and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
Remove chicken and shred with two forks or cut into bite-size pieces. Return to crockpot and stir into the sauce.
About 15 minutes before chicken is done, cook pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package instructions (8-10 minutes for rotini). Drain and set aside.
Add grated and shredded parmesan cheeses and milk to the crockpot. Stir until cheese is melted and sauce is creamy. If sauce is thin, let sit uncovered for 10 minutes to thicken; if too thick, add extra milk.
Add cooked pasta to the crockpot and gently fold until noodles are fully coated. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve hot, topped with fresh parsley, extra parmesan, and red pepper flakes if desired.

Notes

For gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta. Add cheese at the end for best texture. If sauce is too thin, let crockpot sit uncovered for 10 minutes; if too thick, add a splash of milk. Taste before serving as parmesan saltiness varies. Optional: add veggies like spinach or mushrooms when stirring in cheese.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours (HIGH) or 6 hours (LOW)
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: About 1 1/2 cups
Calories: 450
Sugar: 4
Sodium: 800
Fat: 18
Saturated Fat: 10
Carbohydrates: 32
Fiber: 2
Protein: 36

Keywords: parmesan chicken pasta, crockpot chicken pasta, creamy chicken pasta, slow cooker pasta, easy dinner, comfort food, weeknight meal