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Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta
The Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta combines tender chicken breasts cooked slowly in a bottle of Italian dressing, sun dried tomatoes, and cream cheese, creating a creamy sauce. Tossed with penne pasta and fresh basil, it offers a smooth and rich pasta dish with a faint tomato and herb essence. This recipe is practical for hands-off cooking and yields a hearty meal perfect for a family dinner or casual lunch.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
494 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 494
% 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.