Description
Indulge in a comforting dish that brings the flavors of Olive Garden right to your kitchen! This easy chicken pasta crockpot recipe features tender chicken simmered in a creamy sauce with al dente pasta. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, it’s both delicious and effortless to prepare. Experience the joy of sharing a meal that warms the heart and satisfies every palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- 1 cup Italian dressing
- 8 oz fettuccine (or pasta of choice)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 cups fresh spinach (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by gathering everything on your countertop.
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your crockpot.
- In a separate bowl, mix cream cheese, Italian dressing, garlic powder, and oregano until smooth. Pour over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken in the crockpot and mix in the drained pasta and spinach (if using).
- Serve hot with freshly grated Parmesan on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg