Baby Ray’s Garlic Parmesan Crockpot Chicken Pasta

Name: Baby Ray's Garlic Parmesan Crockpot Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 180 min
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts; garlic salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; garlic powder, to taste; onion powder, to taste; Kinder's Buttery Garlic & Herb seasoning, to taste; 1/2 jar Sweet Baby Ray's Garlic Parmesan Sauce; 8 oz cream cheese, softened; 1 cup milk; 16 oz pasta, cooked according to package directions; 1 8 oz bag shredded Parmesan cheese

Garlic Parmesan sauce, tender shredded chicken, cream cheese, and pasta all in the crockpot is the kind of dinner that does not need much convincing.

Chicken breasts cook low and slow with Sweet Baby Ray’s Garlic Parmesan Sauce, cream cheese, milk, and a full round of garlic-heavy seasonings until the chicken is tender enough to shred. The sauce turns creamy, savory, and packed with that buttery garlic flavor before the pasta ever goes in.

Once the shredded chicken goes back into the crockpot, cooked pasta and a full bag of shredded Parmesan get stirred in until everything is coated in a thick cheesy sauce. It is rich, easy, and has that garlic Parmesan flavor that works perfectly with chicken and pasta.

Perfect for a busy night when you want something creamy and filling without making a separate sauce from scratch.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Creamy garlic Parmesan flavor with tender shredded chicken.
Easy crockpot dinner with simple ingredients.
Sweet Baby Ray's Garlic Parmesan Sauce makes the sauce bold and flavorful.
Cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese make it rich, cheesy, and filling.
Great comfort food recipe for busy weeknights.

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Ingredients

The base of this pasta starts with boneless skinless chicken breasts seasoned with garlic salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Kinder’s Buttery Garlic & Herb seasoning. Sweet Baby Ray’s Garlic Parmesan Sauce, cream cheese, and milk cook with the chicken until the sauce becomes rich and creamy.

Cooked pasta is added at the end so it keeps the right texture, then shredded Parmesan cheese is mixed in until melted into the sauce. The finished dish is creamy, cheesy, garlicky, and loaded with shredded chicken in every bite.

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Garlic salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Garlic powder, to taste
Onion powder, to taste
Kinder's Buttery Garlic & Herb seasoning, to taste
1/2 jar Sweet Baby Ray's Garlic Parmesan Sauce
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup milk
16 oz pasta, cooked according to package directions
1 (8 oz) bag shredded Parmesan cheese

How To Make Baby Ray’s Garlic Parmesan Crockpot Chicken Pasta

Step 1: Add Chicken

Add the chicken breasts to your crockpot.

Step 2: Season Chicken

Season the chicken with garlic salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Kinder's Buttery Garlic & Herb seasoning.

Step 3: Add Sauce, Cream Cheese, and Milk

Pour in half a jar of Sweet Baby Ray's Garlic Parmesan Sauce, then add the cream cheese and milk.

Step 4: Cook

Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked and shreds easily.

Step 5: Shred Chicken

Remove the chicken from the crockpot and shred it with two forks.

Step 6: Return Chicken and Stir

Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir until the sauce is smooth and well combined.

Step 7: Add Pasta and Parmesan

Add the cooked pasta and the entire bag of shredded Parmesan cheese.

Step 8: Mix Until Creamy

Mix everything together until the pasta is evenly coated and the cheese has melted into the sauce.

Step 9: Serve

Serve hot and enjoy.

Recipe Variations

Add steamed broccoli at the end for a garlic Parmesan chicken broccoli pasta version. The broccoli mixes right into the creamy sauce and makes the dish feel more complete.
Stir in cooked bacon before serving for a smoky bacon garlic Parmesan version. The bacon adds crunch and pairs really well with the creamy chicken and Parmesan sauce.
Use mozzarella or an Italian cheese blend along with the Parmesan if you want a stretchier cheesy finish. The Parmesan gives strong flavor, while mozzarella makes the pasta extra creamy and melty.
Add red pepper flakes if you want a little heat. The spice cuts through the richness of the cream cheese, milk, Parmesan, and Garlic Parmesan sauce.
Swap the pasta shape depending on what you have on hand. Penne, rotini, shells, bowtie, or rigatoni all work well because they hold onto the thick creamy sauce.

Tips for Success

Cook the pasta separately before adding it to the crockpot so it does not get mushy while the chicken cooks.
Use softened cream cheese so it melts into the sauce faster and stirs in more smoothly.
Shred the chicken finely so it mixes evenly throughout the pasta and sauce.
Add the Parmesan cheese at the end so it melts into the sauce without overcooking.
If the pasta thickens too much after sitting, stir in a small splash of milk to loosen the sauce.
Taste before adding extra salt because the garlic Parmesan sauce, Parmesan cheese, and garlic salt all add saltiness.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts?

Yes, boneless skinless chicken thighs can be used instead of chicken breasts. They usually stay extra tender in the crockpot and add a little more richness to the sauce. The cook time should be similar, but make sure the chicken is fully cooked and easy to shred before adding the pasta.

Do I cook the pasta before adding it?

Yes, the pasta should be cooked according to the package directions before it goes into the crockpot. Adding cooked pasta at the end keeps the texture better and prevents it from soaking up too much sauce while the chicken cooks. Once added, it only needs to be mixed into the hot sauce and cheese.

Can I use a different Garlic Parmesan sauce?

Yes, another Garlic Parmesan sauce can work if you do not have Sweet Baby Ray's. The flavor may change depending on the brand, so use one you already like. Since the sauce is a main flavor in the recipe, a good-tasting bottled sauce makes a big difference.

How do I keep the sauce creamy?

Make sure the cream cheese is fully melted and stirred into the sauce before adding the pasta. Add the Parmesan cheese at the end and stir until it melts evenly. If the sauce tightens up too much, a splash of milk can help bring it back to a creamy texture.

How should I store leftovers?

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. The pasta will continue to absorb sauce as it sits, so it may thicken after chilling. Reheat with a little milk and stir well until the sauce becomes creamy again.

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A creamy crockpot chicken pasta made with Sweet Baby Ray's Garlic Parmesan Sauce, cream cheese, milk, shredded chicken, cooked pasta, and Parmesan cheese.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 3

Servings: 8 servings

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Ingredients

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
garlic salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
garlic powder, to taste
onion powder, to taste
Kinder's Buttery Garlic & Herb seasoning, to taste
1/2 jar Sweet Baby Ray's Garlic Parmesan Sauce
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup milk
16 oz pasta, cooked according to package directions
1 8 oz bag shredded Parmesan cheese

Method

Add the chicken breasts to your crockpot.
Season the chicken with garlic salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Kinder's Buttery Garlic & Herb seasoning.
Pour in half a jar of Sweet Baby Ray's Garlic Parmesan Sauce, then add the cream cheese and milk.
Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked and shreds easily.
Remove the chicken from the crockpot and shred it with two forks.
Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
Add the cooked pasta and the entire bag of shredded Parmesan cheese to the crockpot.
Mix everything together until the pasta is evenly coated and the Parmesan cheese has melted into the sauce.
Serve hot and enjoy.

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