Cozy Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta

Cozy Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta

Need an easy, crowd-pleasing dinner? This slow-cooked, creamy, and flavor-packed pasta is your answer! Juicy shredded chicken soaks up all the goodness from Olive Garden Italian Dressing, rich Parmesan, velvety cream cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes, then gets tossed with tender penne and fresh basil. It’s pure comfort in a bowl—guaranteed to make your family come back for seconds!

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian-American

Keyword: Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 6

Total Time: 6 10

Servings:

Calories: 495kcal

Ingredients

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 bottle (16 oz) Olive Garden Italian Dressing
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
8 oz cream cheese
4-5 fresh basil leaves, torn
1 Ib penne pasta

Instructions

Set it & forget it – Place the chicken breasts in a large slow cooker and pour the entire bottle of dressing over them.
Layer the flavors – Sprinkle ¼ cup of Parmesan and the chopped sun-dried tomatoes over the chicken. Place the block of cream cheese on top (no need to stir!).
Let the magic happen – Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours (or high for 4 hours) until the chicken is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
Pasta time! – While the chicken finishes cooking, prepare the penne according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Bring it all together – Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, then add the cooked pasta, remaining ¼ cup of Parmesan, and fresh basil. Stir until everything is beautifully coated in creamy, cheesy goodness.
Serve & enjoy – Dish it up warm and watch it disappear!

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Pro Tip: Add a little extra Parmesan or a drizzle of olive oil before serving for even more flavor.

This dish is hearty, simple, and full of restaurant-style flavors—perfect for a cozy family dinner or meal prep for the week. Let me know how it turns out!

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