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Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta

Indulgent Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta Made Easy

This Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta combines creamy flavors and tender chicken for an effortless dinner that pleases everyone.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Chicken Breasts fresh or frozen
  • ½ cup Italian Dressing adjust saltiness to taste
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese or dairy-free cream cheese
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese or nutritional yeast for dairy-free option
For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Penne Pasta can substitute with rotini or fusilli
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by placing the chicken breasts at the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. Pour the Italian dressing over the chicken and sprinkle with parmesan cheese and black pepper.
  3. Lay blocks of cream cheese atop the seasoned chicken.
  4. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 5 to 6 hours.
  5. Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
  6. Remove the chicken and shred it in the pot before mixing with the melted cream cheese.
  7. Add the drained penne pasta back into the slow cooker and stir to combine.
  8. Garnish with additional parmesan cheese or black pepper before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 40gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 1100mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 3 months for longer storage.

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