Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta
Description
This Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta is a creamy, delicious dish with tender chicken, Italian dressing, and Parmesan. A perfect, easy meal for busy nights or weeknight dinners!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts,
- 1 cup Olive Garden Italian dressing, or any Italian dressing
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 16 ounces penne pasta, cooked according to package directions
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Pour the Italian dressing over the chicken, making sure it's well-coated.
- Sprinkle in the grated Parmesan cheese and black pepper, mixing to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender. Shred the chicken using two forks.
- Add the cream cheese to the slow cooker and stir until it melts into the sauce, creating a creamy texture.
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare the penne pasta according to the package directions. Drain well.
- Add the cooked pasta to the slow cooker, stirring gently to coat the pasta with the creamy chicken mixture.
- Sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese on top and serve hot. Enjoy your creamy, comforting meal!
Equipment
- Ninja Foodi PossibleCooker PRO 8.5 Quart Multi-Cooker, or Crockpot
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 348kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 23gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 2248mgPotassium: 391mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 293IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 1mg