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Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 5 hours 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Description

This Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta is an easy, comforting dish that combines tender chicken breasts cooked slowly with Olive Garden Italian dressing, cream cheese, and Parmesan for a creamy, flavorful sauce. It’s perfect for busy days, requiring minimal prep and hands-off cooking, resulting in a delicious meal served over rotini pasta.

Ingredients

Chicken and Sauce

  • 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (thawed, trimmed of excess fat)
  • 2 cups Olive Garden Italian Dressing
  • 8 oz block of cream cheese, torn into pieces
  • 1/4 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
  • Black pepper, to taste

Pasta

  • Rotini pasta, cooked as needed for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare the slow cooker: Spray the inside of the slow cooker with nonstick spray or line it with a slow cooker liner to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
  2. Add the chicken: Place 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts into the bottom of the slow cooker after trimming any excess fat.
  3. Pour dressing: Pour 2 cups of Olive Garden Italian dressing evenly over the chicken breasts.
  4. Add cheese and seasoning: Sprinkle 1/4 cup of freshly shredded Parmesan cheese on top of the chicken and season with black pepper to taste.
  5. Add cream cheese: Tear the 8 oz block of cream cheese into pieces and distribute them around or on top of the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  6. Cook the chicken: Cover with the slow cooker lid and cook on low heat for 5-6 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fork-tender and fully cooked.
  7. Shred the chicken: Remove the lid, shred the chicken directly in the cooker using two forks, then stir well to combine the shredded chicken with the dressing and melted cream cheese sauce.
  8. Serve: Serve the creamy chicken mixture over cooked rotini pasta. Alternatively, stir the cooked pasta directly into the slow cooker to combine before serving, as preferred.

Notes

  • Use a slow cooker liner for easier cleanup.
  • Cooking times may vary based on slow cooker model; always ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of pasta depending on serving size and preference.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 hours 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://saraflavors.com/slow-cooker-olive-garden-chicken-pasta-recipe/