Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta

Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Chicken

1. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and the dry Italian dressing mix. This ensures the meat absorbs all the classic herby, tangy flavors of Olive Garden’s signature sauce.
2. Place the chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker. Pour in the chicken broth to keep the chicken moist during the slow cooking process.

2️⃣ Make the Creamy Parmesan Sauce

1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until foamy. Add the grated garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
2. Whisk in the flour to form a roux, cooking for 1–2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
3. Gradually whisk in the half & half and heavy cream, stirring continuously until smooth and thickened. Add the grated Parmesan cheese and whisk until melted and creamy. Stir in the dried parsley and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Pour the finished sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker, coating the chicken evenly.

3️⃣ Cook the Chicken

1. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or on HIGH for 2–3 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
2. Once cooked, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks, mixing it into the creamy sauce to absorb all the rich flavors.

4️⃣ Cook the Pasta