Olive Garden Chicken Pasta

5 from 2 votes

Creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor, this slow cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta is a comforting family dinner made with simple ingredients. Tender shredded chicken, tangy Italian dressing, and Parmesan come together in a rich sauce that pairs perfectly with pasta.

Prep Time10

Slow Cook Time3

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: Chicken, olive garden, Pasta

Servings:

Ingredients

3 large chicken breasts
1+1/3 cup Olive Garden dressing
1 tsp garlic powder
16 oz penne pasta
8 oz cream cheese cubed
1/2 cup parmesan cheese

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Instructions

Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot. Sprinkle them generously with garlic powder, then pour the Olive Garden Italian dressing over the chicken to cover.
Set your crockpot to cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 5-6 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the crockpot and shred it using two forks.
While the chicken is out, cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Add the cubed cream cheese, cooked pasta, shredded chicken, and grated Parmesan cheese back into the crockpot. Stir everything together until well combined.
Cook on low for an additional 30 minutes, allowing the cream cheese to melt and the flavors to meld together. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

This recipe makes a generous amount, so it’s great for meal prep or feeding a crowd.

Add steamed broccoli, peas, or spinach to the pasta before serving for extra nutrition.

Want more texture? Sprinkle breadcrumbs or extra cheese on top after mixing.

Leftovers store well in the fridge for 3–4 days and reheat well in the oven or microwave.

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