Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
This creamy garlic parmesan chicken pasta is a high-protein, family-friendly dinner you can make in the Instant Pot or slow cooker. Easy, comforting, and macro-friendly!
Servings: 10.5 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- 1¼ cups 2% milk I use Fairlife
- 10 tablespoons Buffalo Wild Wings Parmesan Garlic Sauce
- 12 ounces broccoli florets
- 1 8 oz. package 1/3 less fat cream cheese
- 16 ounces pasta of choice
Instructions
Instant Pot
- Sprinkle chicken with a pinch of salt and pepper and place in the bottom of the Instant Pot.
- Pour in the milk and garlic parmesan sauce, then stir gently to coat the chicken.
- Add the cream cheese and broccoli on top (no need to stir).
- Set to Manual Pressure High for 12 minutes.
- While the chicken cooks, prepare the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- When the timer ends, let the pressure release naturally or use a quick release.
- Remove the chicken, dice or shred it, then return it to the pot. Stir everything well.
- Add the cooked pasta and mix until fully combined. Serve warm.
Slow Cooker
- Sprinkle chicken with a pinch of salt and pepper and place in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Pour in the milk and garlic parmesan sauce, then stir gently to coat the chicken.
- Add the cream cheese and broccoli on top (no need to stir).
- Cook on High for 4–6 hours or Low for 6–8 hours.
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Once the chicken is done, remove it from the pot, dice or shred it, then return it to the sauce.
- Stir in the cooked pasta and mix well. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Find in MyFitnessPal or the MacrosFirst apps by searching the database for Stay Fit Mom Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta.
Nutrition
Serving: 250g | Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 35.9g | Protein: 27.6g | Fat: 13.4g | Fiber: 2.3g