Ingredients
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- 1 (12 oz) bottle Buffalo Wild Wings Parmesan Garlic Sauce
- 1.5 to 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts trimmed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup milk
- 8 oz cream cheese cut into cubes
- ¼ cup grated or shredded parmesan cheese
- 12 to 16 oz pasta, such as rotini or penne cooked to package directions
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Start by seasoning the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. I like to be generous here because the chicken is the star of the dish. Layer them into the bottom of your crockpot.
- Add the sauce and milk: Pour the entire bottle of the Parmesan Garlic sauce over the chicken. To get every last drop of that flavor-packed sauce, add the milk to the empty bottle, give it a good shake, and pour that mixture over the chicken too. (I can’t tell you how many times I’ve forgotten to do this and missed out on all that sauce clinging to the bottle. Don’t skip it!)
- Cream cheese and parmesan: Add your cubed cream cheese and a quarter cup of parmesan directly to the crockpot. Stir everything gently to combine, covering the chicken with the sauce. It’s okay if it looks a little clumpy right now—everything will melt together into creamy perfection.
- Slow cook: Set your crockpot on high for 2-3 hours or low for 3-4 hours. I usually go with the low setting for extra tender chicken, but either option works well. Just make sure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Shred the chicken: Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the crockpot and shred it using two forks. If you prefer, you can dice the chicken instead—it’s all about texture preference here. Then, add the chicken back into the crockpot and stir it into the sauce.
- Cook the pasta: While your chicken is soaking up all that garlicky sauce, cook your pasta according to the package directions. Be sure to salt your pasta water—it makes a huge difference in the final flavor!
- Mix it all together: Once the pasta is done, drain it well and toss it into the crockpot with the chicken and sauce. Give everything a good stir to coat the pasta in that creamy, cheesy goodness.
Notes
Serving and presentation tips
When it comes to serving this dish, I love keeping it simple. Scoop generous portions of the pasta into bowls, and if you’re feeling fancy, top it off with a sprinkle of freshly grated parmesan and a little chopped parsley for color. I also like to serve this with a side of garlic bread because, well, you can never have too much garlic, right?
For a dinner party, consider serving the pasta in a large, shallow serving dish, with the shredded chicken heaped on top. It looks impressive and makes for easy sharing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hour
- Category: Dinner