Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta
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Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta
Description
Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta uses boneless skinless chicken breasts cooked in a slow cooker with Italian dressing, cream cheese, grated Parmesan, sun dried tomatoes, and fresh basil. Cooking low and slow allows the chicken to become fork-tender and soak up the dressing and cheese flavors, which meld into a creamy sauce. After shredding the chicken, it is stirred together with cooked penne pasta and remaining cheese for a flavorful, creamy pasta dish.
The flavor balance includes the tangy Italian dressing, Parmesan's saltiness, and the sweetness of sun dried tomatoes, complemented by the fresh herbal notes of torn basil. The texture is creamy and smooth from the cream cheese, with tender chicken strands mixed with pasta.
This dish can be served immediately to enjoy the creamy texture at its best. The full bottle of dressing helps create enough sauce to coat the pasta well, making this a satisfying one-pot style meal. It pairs well with a simple green salad or steamed vegetables if desired.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 1 bottle Italian dressing Olive Garden brand; 16 ounces
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese divided, grated
- 2 tablespoons tomatoes chopped, sun dried
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 4-5 basil torn, leaves
- 1 pound penne pasta
Instructions
- Place the chicken breast in a large slow cooker and pour the whole bottle of Olive Garden dressing over the chicken.
- Sprinkle 1/4 cup of the grated Parmesan over the chicken and dressing along with the chopped sun dried tomatoes. Place the block of cream cheese on top.
- Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 4 hours until the chicken is cooked through and fork-tender.
- Cook the penne according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Shred the chicken with two forks. Add the torn basil, the remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese, and the cooked penne; stir well.
- Serve the pasta immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 494 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 494kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 628mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 695mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 276IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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