What is better than a quick and easy, kid friendly dinner that is a one pot meal?
I originally found this on Tik Tok, but it was only the video and no written recipe. I did some searching and found this awesome page of like meal ideas from a women named Amanda. She had the one I was searching for. I actually have it in my crockpot as I write. It is inexpensive, and it has only 6 ingredients. (Other than your choice of spices and herbs) Check out below. When will you make this delicious dish? Take pictures and share!
Olive Garden Chicken Pasta
Olive Garden Chicken Pasta is a rich and zesty chicken and pasta dish made in a slow cooker, letting it do all the work! It is a comforting and satisfying meal with a creamy, Italian-inspired twist.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 2hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Total Time 2hours hrs 40minutes mins
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 664 cal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iamhomesteader.com
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 bottle (16 ounces) Olive Garden Signature Italian dressing (can use copycat dressings or knock-off brands)
- ¼ cup (25 g) parmesan cheese, finely grated
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup (240 g) chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 16 ounces penne pasta
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- parmesan cheese, grated for garnish
- parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- To the bowl of a 6-quart slow cooker, add chicken breasts, dressing, parmesan cheese, pepper, chicken broth, and water.
- Cover and cook on high for 2 hours, or on low for 5-6 hours. Chicken is fully cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- When ready, remove the chicken from the crock pot and shred it with two forks.
- To the bowl of the slow cooker, add the uncooked pasta, cream cheese, and shredded chicken, stirring to combine. Cover and cook for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Serve garnished with parmesan cheese and parsley.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 664kcal
