Crockpot Olive Garden Chicken Pasta Recipe
Love Olive Garden's creamy chicken pasta? Now you can make it at home! This Crockpot Olive Garden Chicken Pasta Recipe is super easy.
Equipment
- 6-quart slow cooker
- Cutting board and sharp knife
- Measuring cup and spoons
- Wooden Spoon
- Serving bowl
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts
- 1 packet Italian dressing mix
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 cans cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 16 ounces penne pasta uncooked
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Place in your crockpot bottom layer.
- Sprinkle Italian dressing mix over chicken.
- This adds amazing flavor throughout.
- Combine cream cheese and chicken soup.
- Add chicken broth and mix well.
- Pour this mixture over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low heat.
- Let it cook for 4 hours.
- The chicken will get super tender.
- Stir in uncooked penne pasta.
- Make sure pasta is covered with liquid.
- Cook for 30 more minutes.
- Add mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Stir until cheese melts completely.
- Let it sit 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Don't lift the lid while cooking.
- This releases heat and delays cooking time.
- Use full-fat cream cheese for best results.
- It makes the sauce extra creamy.
- Shred your own Parmesan cheese fresh.
- Pre-shredded cheese doesn't melt as smoothly.
- Add extra Italian seasoning if you like.
- Check pasta after 25 minutes first time.
- Every crockpot cooks a bit differently.