Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
Made famous on TikTok, inspired by Buffalo Wild Wings and perfected in my kitchen, this Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta recipe is so creamy and incredibly delicious! It's easy to make on the stove top in just 29 minutes, or in a Crock Pot for a simple slow cooker meal.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces uncooked penne pasta
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breasts, from a rotisserie chicken, or using this recipe for Instant Pot Shredded Chicken
- 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup garlic parmesan sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
Optional toppings
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, parsley or green onions, chopped
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil on the stove. Add the penne pasta and cook according to the package directions, drain and set aside.
- In the meantime, heat a large saucepan, or dutch oven, on the stove over medium heat.
- Add the cream cheese, parmesan cheese, chicken broth and garlic parmesan sauce. Whisk until creamy.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine.
- Add the shredded chicken to the sauce and toss to coat the chicken.
- Reduce the heat on the stove to low and allow the sauce to simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Add the cooked, drained pasta to the garlic parmesan chicken sauce and stir to combine.
- Top with chopped basil, parsley or diced green onions, and crushed red pepper flakes, if you'd like.
Notes
- To make it in a Crock Pot, refer to the blog post above for instructions.
- Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge and eaten within 5 days.
- To reheat it on the stove, add the pasta to a saucepan over medium heat. Stir and reheat for 5-10 minutes, or until heated through. If the pasta starts to look dry, stir in another 3-4 tablespoons chicken broth, or water
- To reheat the pasta in the microwave, add it to a microwave safe bowl and heat for 2-3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 1010kcal (51%)Carbohydrates 72g (24%)Protein 50g (100%)Fat 59g (91%)Saturated Fat 26g (130%)Polyunsaturated Fat 10gMonounsaturated Fat 14gCholesterol 199mg (66%)Sodium 1268mg (53%)Potassium 802mg (23%)Fiber 4g (16%)Sugar 6g (7%)Vitamin A 1583mg (32%)Vitamin C 6mg (7%)Calcium 413mg (41%)Iron 3mg (17%)
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