Dinner is a breeze with this creamy and zesty slow cooker recipe for copycat Olive Garden chicken pasta. This great recipe is uses just 5 ingredients that you set it and forget it! Get one of your Italian restaurant favorites right at home!
Indulge in the flavors of your favorite restaurant right at home with our Olive Garden crockpot chicken recipe. It’s just what your family will love for dinner tonight.
This delectable dish captures the essence of Olive Garden’s signature taste, all made effortlessly in your crockpot.
The creamy sauce in the Olive Garden chicken pasta is full of flavor thanks to the Italian dressing and seasonings.
The best part is how easy it is to get this recipe for Olive Garden pasta ready.
In your slow cooker, you cook chicken, Italian dressing, cream cheese, seasonings and your favorite cooked pasta and and topped with parmesan cheese. This restaurant quality meal has a consistency similar to a chicken alfredo sauce that the entire family will love.
From tender chicken to flavorful seasonings, get ready to savor a mouthwatering experience that’ll impress your family and friends.
This hearty copycat Olive Garden recipe goes a long way, it’s comfort food at it’s best.
How to Make Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta
Ingredients
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 16 oz Olive garden salad dressing
- 8 oz block of cream cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 16 oz cooked pasta
Full recipe
Spray the crock pot with non stick cooking spray
Place chicken breasts in crockpot.
Season to taste with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
Pour in the Italian Dressing, then top with cream cheese and Parmesan cheese.
Place lid on crockpot and cook for 4 hours on high.
Cook the pasta according to package directions.
While the pasta is cooking, shred chicken with two forks.
Drain but do not rinse the pasta.
Add to the slow cooker and stir well to combine.
Just before serving, sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley on top for an extra burst of flavor and presentation.
Allow the chicken to cool and store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop, adding a splash of broth or water to maintain moisture.
What to serve with your Olive Garden Chicken Pasta
Here are some great options to round out this delicious meal:
- fresh vegetables like roasted broccoli or baked cauliflower,
- A side salad with olive garden italian dressing
- Olive Garden breadsticks, Garlic bread or a nice loaf of bread
Find more Olive Garden Pasta Dishes for Your Taste Buds:
- Olive Garden fettuccine alfredo recipe
- Copycat minestrone soup recipe
- Sky-high layered lasagna
- Instant Pot Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi recipe
Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Pasta FAQ’s
Yes you can. Here’s how:
Season the chicken on both sides with Italian seasoning. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and sear for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add olive garden dressing and bring it to a simmer.
Reduce the heat to medium and add cream cheese. Stir until the cream cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the chicken and sauce. Gently toss the pasta, chicken, and sauce together until everything is well coated.
It’s recommended to use thawed chicken for even cooking. Starting with frozen chicken may result in uneven cooking and affect the texture of the dish.
What are your favorite Olive Garden recipes?
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Slow Cooker Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Pasta Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 16 oz Italian Dressing
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 16 oz cooked pasta
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in slow cooker.
- Season to taste with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
- Pour in the Italian Dressing, then top with cream cheese and Parmesan cheese.
- Place lid on crockpot and cook for 4 hours on high.
- Cook the pasta according to package directions.
- While the pasta is cooking, shred the chicken with two forks.
- Drain but do not rinse the pasta. Add to the slow cooker and stir well to combine.
Notes
If you have leftovers for this easy copycat recipe, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a couple of days. Pasta recipes are an easy meal for lunch, reheating great!
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Jayme
Friday 6th of January 2023
I made this today! I had made the version with the Olive Garden brand italian dressing and it was not to my taste but this one came out well, for me. Thank you for the recipe!
momma lew
Friday 6th of January 2023
I am glad to hear this!