Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta
A comforting dish that transforms your favorite restaurant flavors into an effortless homemade meal, featuring creamy sauce, tender chicken, and abundant flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 255 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten-Free Option
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 packet Italian dressing mix
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup spinach, optional
- 1 cup diced tomatoes, optional
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Make the creamy sauce: In a bowl, mix cream cheese, chicken broth, heavy cream, and Italian dressing mix until well combined.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken.
- Add vegetables: Toss in the diced tomatoes and spinach, if using.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours.
- Cook the pasta: Boil the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Combine and serve: Shred the chicken, stir into the sauce, add the cooked pasta, and mix well to coat.
Notes
For a lighter version, you can substitute milk for heavy cream. Ensure the chicken is fully cooked before shredding.