Slow Cooker Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Shells
, 2 h 15 min – 4 h 45 min (HIGH vs. LOW), Serves 6
Pasta shells and chicken cook together in the slow cooker, then get shredded into a creamy roasted-garlic Parmesan sauce.
| prepSpray 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick spray | |||||
| Medium pasta shells, uncooked | Layer shells, then chicken | Pour sauce over; dot with butter | Cook LOW 3½–4½ hrs / HIGH 2–2½ hrs | Shred chicken, stir; hold warm 5–10 min | Top with Parmesan & parsley |
| Boneless, skinless chicken breasts | |||||
| Low-sodium chicken broth | Whisk sauce until mostly smooth | ||||
| Heavy cream | |||||
| Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving | |||||
| Roasted garlic cloves or paste | |||||
| Dried Italian herb blend | |||||
| Garlic powder | |||||
| Onion powder | |||||
| Kosher salt | |||||
| Black pepper | |||||
| Unsalted butter | |||||
| Fresh parsley, chopped (optional) | |||||
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