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Slow Cooker Olive Gardens Chicken Pasta

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts thawed
  • 16 oz Olive Garden Italian Dressing 1 bottle
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened block
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 16 oz penne pasta uncooked
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly cracked
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Pour the entire bottle of Olive Garden Italian Dressing over the chicken.
  • Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese and black pepper over the top.
  • Place the block of softened cream cheese on top of the chicken.
  • Cover the slow cooker with the lid.
  • Cook on High for 4 hours or on Low for 5 to 6 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and shreds easily.
  • About 20 minutes before serving, cook the penne pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente.
  • Drain the pasta well.
  • Use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker.
  • Whisk the shredded chicken and sauce together until the cream cheese is fully melted and incorporated into a creamy sauce.
  • Add the cooked, drained pasta to the slow cooker and toss until evenly coated.
  • Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve warm.