Easy slow cooker garlic parmesan chicken pasta is a creamy, filling pasta dish that makes the perfect weeknight dinner. With a flavorful garlic parmesan sauce, juicy chicken, creamy milk and cream cheese, tender pasta, and zesty parmesan this slow cooker pasta meal is packed with flavor for a dinner that everyone will enjoy.

easy slow cooker garlic parmesan chicken in a sserving bowl with shredded parmesan cheese and breadstick on the side

A pasta dish cooked in the slow cooker? Say no more, I’m sold! This slow cooker garlic parmesan chicken pasta is the perfect pasta dish when you are craving something creamy and comforting. This family-friendly dinner is a breeze to make and all of the work is done in advance, so when you are ready to eat after your busy day, it will be ready to enjoy! An added bonus? You only need a few things to make this garlic parmesan chicken pasta, and the sauce is store bought (and delicious), so there really is very minimal prep work required!

This crockpot garlic parmesan chicken pasta combines Sweet Baby Ray’s Garlic Parmesan Sauce, chicken breasts, milk, cream cheese, pasta, and parmesan. To make this easy slow cooker pasta meal, start by seasoning your chicken with salt and pepper and putting it in the bottom of the slow cooker. Once the chicken is in, pour the sauce and the cream cheese on top of it, then add your cubed cream cheese. Mix it up and let it cook! Once the chicken is cooked and tender, cook the pasta (to al dente). Then, take out the chicken and shred it. Before you put it back in, whisk together what is still in the slow cooker to make sure that the cream cheese is mixed in. Put your chicken and pasta in the slow cooker, then add the parmesan. Mix everything together, and your crockpot parmesan garlic chicken pasta will be ready to serve!

Why You’ll Love This Quick Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

This slow cooker garlic parmesan chicken pasta is very simple to make!
This slow cooker pasta meal is creamy, flavorful, and delicious.
Most of the work is done in advance.
You only need a few ingredients to make this garlic parmesan chicken pasta.
This is a tasty, flavorful alternative to chicken alfredo.
The Sweet Baby Ray’s Garlic Parmesan Sauce is pre-made and adds the perfect texture and flavor to this pasta.

Ingredients For Your Crock Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Recipe

1 cup Sweet Baby Ray’s Garlic Parmesan Sauce
4 chicken breasts
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 cups milk
8 oz. cream cheese, cut into cubes I use fat free
8-12 oz. pasta noodles
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese

How to Make Slow Cooker Parmesan Garlic Chicken Pasta

Step 1: Season chicken with kosher salt and fresh pepper. Place in the bottom of a crockpot or slow cooker.

Step 2: Pour garlic parmesan sauce and milk over chicken. Add cubed cream cheese.

Step 3: Stir to combine. Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 4-5 hours.

Step 4: Once chicken is done, cook pasta according to package directions until al-dente. Drain and set aside.

Step 5: Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred. Whisk sauce in the slow cooker to mix cream cheese well.

Step 6: Add shredded chicken, cooked pasta, and shredded parmesan cheese to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.

Step 7: Serve immediately, Enjoy!

What to Serve/Pair with Your Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

This garlic parmesan chicken pasta is filling enough to be a stand alone dinner, but you can also serve it with a salad or even a green vegetable. If you’re anything like me, you like to have breadsticks when you have pasta. These Quick & Easy Homemade Parmesan Breadsticks are a copycat version of Olive Garden’s breadsticks and they are delicious dipped into the sauce from this slow cooker pasta. You can also try these Homemade Garlic Parmesan Knots. They pair perfectly with the flavors from the sauce.

close up shot of garlic parmesan chicken on a serving fork

Popular Substitutions & Additions

For this slow cooker garlic parmesan chicken pasta, you can use any of your favorite pastas! I’ve tried it with angel hair, fettuccini, and ziti, and it was delicious with all of them. You can even use gluten free pasta in this slow cooker recipe.

For the cream cheese, you can use nonfat or regular. For the milk, if you want to make the sauce much creamier, opt for half and half instead of regular milk.

Storage & Leftovers

Any leftover garlic parmesan chicken pasta can be stored in a sealed, air-tight container in the fridge. It will remain fresh for up to 3 days. To reheat leftovers, warm them up in the microwave or, for larger batches, you can even reheat them in the slow cooker.

Crock Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta FAQs

Do I need to spray or line my slow cooker for this garlic parmesan chicken pasta?

I always recommend either spraying or lining your slow cooker before you start cooking. It makes cleaning up so much easier!

How will I know that the chicken is done?

When your chicken is completely cooked, it will easily shred with two forks. You can also check the temperature with a meat thermometer.

Where can I find Sweet Baby Ray’s Garlic Parmesan Sauce?

You can find this at just about any grocery store! It is usually on the condiment’s aisle near the barbecue sauce.

Other Chicken Pasta Recipes You’ll Love

Don’t Forget To Come Back And Let Me Know How Your Easy Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Turned Out!