Description
This creamy and flavorful Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta combines tender chicken, rich Parmesan cheese, and a luscious Italian-inspired sauce over al dente pasta. It’s the perfect comforting meal for busy days, requiring minimal effort but delivering maximum taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet Italian dressing mix
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and sprinkle the Italian dressing mix over them.
- Pour the chicken broth and cream of chicken soup over the chicken, ensuring it is well coated.
- Add the cream cheese on top of the mixture and cover the slow cooker. Cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Once the chicken is cooked, shred it using two forks and stir it back into the sauce.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and heavy cream, mixing until well combined.
- Meanwhile, cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Add the cooked pasta and chopped spinach to the slow cooker, stirring gently to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and let it sit for an additional 10-15 minutes to allow the spinach to wilt and the flavors to meld.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a dash of red pepper flakes or Italian seasoning.
- Substitute penne pasta with your favorite type, like fettuccine or rotini.
- If you prefer a thinner sauce, add a little more chicken broth or heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta, Italian chicken pasta, creamy chicken pasta, slow cooker chicken