Cream Cheese Chicken and Pasta
Tired of boring chicken recipes? Spice up your slow cooker game with this creamy and delicious Cream Cheese Chicken! Easy to make and perfect for busy weeknights. You could come home tonight to the enticing aroma of slow cooked chicken, creamy cheese and hearty pasta!
Warm up your weeknight with the comforting and flavorful Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chicken and Pasta! This easy-to-make dish combines tender chicken breasts, creamy cheese, and hearty pasta, all slow-cooked to perfection. With minimal prep and a burst of savory flavors, it’s the ideal recipe for busy days when you want a delicious, home-cooked meal waiting for you.
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Whether you work outside the home or not, a crockpot or slow cooker is every cooks best friend. It’s always so reassuring to know that a delicious dinner is in the works. This slow cooker cream cheese chicken is one of our easiest dinner ideas and perfect for a weeknight dinner. Slow-cooked to perfection, this Cream Cheese Chicken and Pasta recipe is an explosion of flavor in every bite. We are always all in for easy recipes that are loaded with flavor like this pasta and chicken. The chicken is cooked in a slow cooker and with seasonings and condensed soup then served over cooked penne. I hope you enjoy it as much as my family does.
Cream Cheese Chicken and Pasta Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 6 chicken breasts, about 3 pounds
- 1.7 ounce package Italian Salad Dressing mix
- 4 Tablespoons melted Butter
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 10 1/2 ounce can of condensed cream of chicken soup
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Cooked penne
- Red Pepper Flakes
- Fresh Parsley, chopped
Equipment Needed:
- Crockpot
- Mixing Bowl
- Pasta Cooker, optional
🥣 Recipe Tips
- Use Room-Temperature Cream Cheese: To ensure a smooth, lump-free sauce, let the cream cheese sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before mixing it with the cream of chicken soup and broth. This makes it easier to blend and creates a creamier consistency.
- Experiment with Pasta Shapes: While the recipe calls for penne, try other pasta shapes like rotini, fusilli, or farfalle to change up the presentation and texture. These shapes hold the creamy sauce well, enhancing each bite.
- Control the Spice Level: For a spicier kick, increase the amount of red pepper flakes or add a dash of cayenne pepper to the sauce mixture. If you prefer a milder flavor, omit the red pepper flakes entirely and let the Italian seasoning shine.
How to Make this Chicken and Pasta Dinner:
Directions:
- Place chicken breasts in crockpot and sprinkle Italian seasoning over chicken.
- Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons melted butter, the chopped onion and garlic
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours.
- Add Cream of Chicken Soup, cream cheese, and chicken broth to a bowl, stir until smooth, add to crockpot and cook on low for an additional hour.
- Serve over cooked pasta
- Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and chopped parsley (optional)
This Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chicken and Pasta is a game-changer for busy weeknights, delivering rich, creamy flavors with minimal effort. Perfectly tender chicken and a savory sauce come together to create a comforting meal that’s sure to become a family favorite. Try it out and share your experience! For more details and to save this recipe to Pinterest! Happy cooking!
🥣 Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 chicken breasts about 3 lbs
- 1 .7 ounce package Italian salad dressing mix
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 10 1/2 ounce can cream of chicken soup
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Cooked pasta or rice
- Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley chopped, (optional)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in crockpot and sprinkle Italian seasoning over chicken.
- Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons melted butter, the chopped onion and garlic
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours.
- Add Cream of Chicken Soup, cream cheese, and chicken broth to a bowl, stir until smooth, add to crockpot and cook on low for an additional hour.
- Serve over pasta or rice
- Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and chopped parsley (optional)
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Wow, this looks amazing, Evelyn !
I don't use my slow cooker nearly enough! I've got to make this soon!