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Indulge in a comforting and creamy pasta dish with this Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta recipe. Tender chicken, al dente penne pasta, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce come together to create a satisfying meal that your whole family will love.

Ingredients

Chicken:

  • 2 pounds chicken breasts, boneless skinless
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Italian Dressing Mix:

  • 0.7 ounces dry Italian dressing mix

Sauce:

  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons fresh garlic, grated
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 2 cups half & half
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Pasta:

  • 16 ounces penne pasta

Garnish:

  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook Chicken: Season chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Place in slow cooker.
  2. Make Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter, add flour, garlic, and dried parsley. Slowly whisk in chicken broth, half & half, and heavy cream until smooth. Stir in Parmesan cheese, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Cook Pasta: Cook penne according to package instructions.
  4. Combine: Shred cooked chicken. Mix chicken, sauce, and cooked pasta in slow cooker.
  5. Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy!

Notes

  • You can add additional vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
  • For a lighter version, use low-fat dairy options.

Nutrition

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