Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta Recipe
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 ½ to 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 16 ounces Olive Garden Italian Dressing or your favorite brand of Italian dressing
- 8 ounces block-style cream cheese cubed
- 16 ounces penne pasta
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated off the block, plus more for serving
- ½ cup half and half or more to thin out the pasta
- Freshly chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Spray the crockpot with cooking spray then add the chicken breasts. Arrange them in a single layer so they cook evenly.1 ½ to 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Pour in the salad dressing then add the cream cheese. Place a lid on the crockpot and cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours or low for 5 to 6 hours. It takes about 3 ½ hours on high in my crockpot. The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F at its thickest point when it's finished cooking.16 ounces Olive Garden Italian Dressing, 8 ounces block-style cream cheese
- When the chicken is almost finished cooking, cook the pasta on the stovetop and drain the starchy water.16 ounces penne pasta
- Use two forks to shred the cooked chicken. Stir the contents of the slow cooker then add the parmesan cheese. Stir until it melts completely.½ cup Parmesan cheese
- Pour in the half and half and stir to combine then add the cooked pasta.½ cup half and half
- Top with additional shredded parmesan cheese, freshly chopped parsley, or basil. Serve immediately!
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Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1.5 cups of pasta. Actual calories will vary.
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta Recipe
Serving Size
1.5 cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
587
% Daily Value*
Fat
28
g
43
%
Saturated Fat
10
g
50
%
Trans Fat
0.05
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
7
g
Monounsaturated Fat
7
g
Cholesterol
93
mg
31
%
Sodium
863
mg
36
%
Potassium
552
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
52
g
17
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
9
g
10
%
Protein
30
g
60
%
Vitamin A
529
IU
11
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
141
mg
14
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
