Crockpot Zesty Italian Chicken Pasta

Best Chicken Pasta in the Crockpot

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Honestly, this is one of the best slow-cooker pasta recipes we had in a while and I have tested many!! It is creamy and flavorful but not overpowering. My younger kid, the picky eater called it “Chicken Alfredo without dishes”. It is creamy, and coats your mouth.  There are so many variations that can be done.  Make sure to try our crockpot Olive Garden chicken pasta too!

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What ingredients do I need to make this creamy chicken pasta?

• 3 Boneless chicken breasts
• 1 envelope 0.6 oz. Zesty Italian dressing
• Condensed cream of chicken
• Chicken broth
• Half a block of cream cheese
• 16 oz bow tie noodles (or any really)

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Let’s get this easy dinner party started! Throw your chicken breasts into the slow cooker and give ’em a few pokes with a fork. Sprinkle some zesty Italian dressing on top, then add in some condensed cream of chicken and chicken broth.

Cover it up and let it cook for 3 hours on high or 5-6 hours on low. About 30 minutes before it’s done, take your cream cheese out of the fridge and let it chill on the counter. Trust me, it’ll melt way better in the broth if it’s at room temp.

Cook your pasta according to the package, then shred that chicken with two forks once it hits 165 degrees F. Add the cream cheese to the broth, cover it up, and let it melt for 10-15 minutes. Finally, toss in that cooked pasta, mix it all up, and serve. Boom! Dinner is served.

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Important: When mixing the pasta with the chicken cream, serve immediately. Don’t keep on warm as it will still cook the pasta and when you get to it the pasta will be overcooked and mushy.

Side dish: Add some veggies to the pasta, serve with a side salad (we did Ceasar and the kids had a veggie salad), grilled asparagus

Use leftovers: Leftovers of this recipe were even better the next day. You can easily warm them up in the microwave or in a pan. We also tested it out in the air fryer. Placed my portion in a Ramekin, sprinkled some cheese on top and warmed it up at 330 degrees F for 4 to 5 minutes which was warm enough for me.

Storage: Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. 

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Now that you’ve got the basic recipe down, it’s time to get creative and make it your own! Want to add a little kick? Throw in a pinch of cayenne pepper or some red pepper flakes to give it a spicy twist. If you’re serving up this dish to the kiddos, you can easily make it more kid-friendly. Simply sprinkle some shredded cheese on top when you serve it, and add their favorite veggie to the pasta. It’s an easy way to make mealtime a little more fun.

But if you’re feeling fancy, why not take it to the next level and make it deluxe? When you serve it up, sprinkle some fresh herbs on top or grate some fresh Parmigiano cheese over the pasta. It’s a simple way to add a little extra elegance to your meal.

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Watch me make it…