Olive Garden Chicken Pasta
Olive Garden Chicken Pasta is a creamy, cheesy slow cooker dish featuring shredded chicken, Italian dressing, Parmesan, and cream cheese tossed with tender pasta. It’s rich, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make—perfect for cozy family dinners or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours (low) or 4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- 2–3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Olive Garden Italian dressing (or any zesty Italian dressing)
- 8 oz cream cheese (1 block)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or fettuccine)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker.
- Pour Italian dressing over the chicken, then sprinkle with garlic powder and black pepper.
- Add the cream cheese and Parmesan cheese on top of the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 4 hours, until chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Shred the chicken with two forks and stir everything together until smooth and creamy.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Add the cooked pasta to the slow cooker and toss until well coated with the sauce.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Use mozzarella or provolone for a cheesier variation.Stir in spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, or broccoli for added veggies.Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.Use reduced-fat cream cheese for a lighter version.Substitute gluten-free pasta as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/olive-garden-chicken-pasta-recepe/
