Description
Experience the comfort of Olive Garden chicken pasta, made effortlessly in your crockpot. This dish features tender chicken simmered in a rich garlic and creamy sauce, perfect for cozy gatherings or weeknight dinners. The delightful aroma will fill your home, making it irresistible. Serve this comforting meal with pasta and watch your family come back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Grease the crockpot with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Place chicken breasts in the crockpot and season with salt, pepper, garlic, and Italian herbs.
- Pour heavy cream and chicken broth over the seasoned chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add uncooked fettuccine to the pot and stir gently.
- Once cooked through, stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider using whole grain pasta or adding vegetables like spinach or bell peppers. You can brown the chicken before adding it to the crockpot for enhanced flavor.