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Olive Garden Chicken Pasta

Creamy, comforting chicken pasta made in the crockpot with Olive Garden salad dressing for quick, hands-off cooking.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Olive Garden salad dressing
  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup fat free half & half
  • 1 pound short cut pasta, cooked and drained

Instructions

  • Place the salad dressing, whole chicken breasts, cream cheese, and Italian seasoning in the bottom of a cold crockpot.
  • Cover and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  • Switch the crockpot to warm. Remove the chicken and shred with two forks, then return it to the pot and stir until the cream cheese has fully melted into the sauce.
  • Add the grated Parmesan, half & half, and the cooked, drained pasta to the crockpot; stir gently until everything is evenly combined and heated through.
  • Portion into bowls and serve warm.

Equipment

  • crockpot or slow cooker
  • Tongs or fork
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Spatula or spoon

Notes

  • Use pre-cooked pasta to avoid overcooking during final mixing.
  • Shred chicken thoroughly so cream cheese blends smoothly.
  • Adjust Parmesan to taste for a saltier flavor.