Easy Cooking Homemade

Warning: once you make this Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta, your family will be begging for it every week! 🥳🍝

Are you ready to elevate your dinner game? This creamy, cheesy delight is not just a meal; it's an experience! Here's how to whip it up:

Ingredients:
- 1.5-2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz Olive Garden Italian dressing (from a 16 oz bottle)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (jarred is fine too)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 8 oz chicken broth
- 4 oz heavy cream
- 8 oz block of full-fat cream cheese
- 16 oz penne pasta

Directions:
1. Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of your slow cooker.
2. In a separate bowl, mix the Olive Garden Italian dressing, heavy cream, melted butter, chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and parsley until it's smooth and well combined.
3. Pour this delicious mixture over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
4. Place the block of cream cheese right on top of everything.
5. Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 5-6 hours until the chicken is tender.
6. When the chicken is cooked, boil the penne pasta according to the package directions, then drain.
7. Shred the chicken using two forks and mix everything together in the slow cooker.
8. Add the cooked pasta to the chicken and sauce mixture, tossing until everything is well combined.
9. Sprinkle with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.

Pro tip: For an extra burst of flavor, try adding some sautéed spinach or sun-dried tomatoes before serving!

Would you try this Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta tonight? 😍👇