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Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta

CAcableGirl2 — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 19:49:24 GMT

Not sure where I found this recipe but it's very good and extremely simple if you like Olive Garden. You wouldn't think it would be good by the ingredients, but trust me, it's just like Olive Garden Chicken with Pasta. I included the original ingredient amounts and the changes I made to the original recipe.

Place in slow cooker and cook on high for for 4 hours or low for 5-6 hours

Boneless skinless chicken breasts (I use 1 very large or 2 small)
Pour 8 oz Olive Garden Italian dressing (I used the light version and used about 4-5 oz with about 3-4 oz of water instead) over chicken
top chicken with about 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (will need a little more for sprinkling on top when done)
sprinkle some black pepper on top
cut up or flatten 4 oz cream cheese (I used fat free but either would work) and place on top - try to cover most of the top of chicken

When the cooking time is almost done, start to cook the pasta (8 oz of penne pasta).

After chicken is cooked leave in slow cooker and shred chicken with 2 forks. Drain pasta, and add to chicken and sauce. Stir and sprinkle with rest of Parmesan cheese.

You could add cooked broccoli if you want when adding the pasta too.

Re: Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta

m0rgan — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 20:11:24 GMT

@CAcableGirl2 Sounds great. I will try when I get the cream cheese. Thanks

Re: Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta

queendiva — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 00:07:18 GMT

Sounds delish. I would add the broccoli and halved grape tomatoes.

Even using the lighter options, this is a calorie bomb, as are many yummy meals.

Re: Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta

bmorechick — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 00:42:09 GMT

That sounds really easy and good. I will have to triple it as I am feeding six people but will definitely try it. Love having dinner ready when I come home from work. Thanks!

Re: Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta

coffee drinker — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 01:13:14 GMT

I'm always looking for something different for dinner. This will be one to try. Thanks @CAcableGirl2 for posting.

Re: Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta

AuntG — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 15:18:12 GMT

A big yes! I'd probably add some broccoli, or serve it as a side. Thanks.

Re: Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta

06greatwife — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 18:08:23 GMT

I made this recipe this weekend and my husband loved it. I too modified the original recipe and used the lower fat version of the salad dressing and also lower fat cream cheese. I added some baby spinach to mine at the last minute before serving to give it some color. My husband told me the recipe was a keeper and suggested adding some sun-dried tomatoes next time I fixed it.

Re: Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta

coffee drinker — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 01:08:27 GMT

@CAcableGirl2 Thank you for posting this recipe. I made for dinner tonight, adding broccoli. It's a definite keeper.

@CAcableGirl2 Enjoyed it so much we had the leftovers tonight. Also passed on the recipe to a friend who's going to make it over the weekend.

Re: Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta

joviolin — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 20:51:52 GMT

Fabulous, easy, tasty recipe! I added Montreal Steak Seasoning instead of plain black pepper, and served it over frozen (thawed, of course!) chopped broccoli - skipped the pasta entirely. I always keep the 2-pack bottles of Olive Garden dressing from Costco on hand, so this is a recipe I can make frequently. Thank you so much for sharing it!

Re: Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta

River Song — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 23:18:33 GMT

I made this for dinner, and, oh my, the sauce is very rich. Tasty, but rich. I didn't have the bottled Olive Garden salad dressing on hand, so I made a creamy Italian salad dressing from scratch and used that in the recipe. Next time I will leave out the cream cheese. Very easy recipe and a crowd pleaser for a buffet table.

Re: Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta

FastDogWalker2 — Mon, 03 May 2021 13:01:55 GMT

Sounds great - thank you!