Olive Garden Pasta Recipe: A Delicious Copycat for Home Cooking
You’re in for a treat with this Olive Garden pasta recipe that brings all the deliciousness of your favorite restaurant right to your kitchen!
With tender chicken, creamy sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta, this easy copycat recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy family dinner.
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It’s a meal the whole family will enjoy, without the hassle of a long prep time.
This great recipe makes it easy to recreate the iconic dish at home with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
All you need is a few simple ingredients and a crockpot to bring it all together.
To make our Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta recipe, season chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, then place them in the crockpot with Italian dressing, cream cheese, and Parmesan.
Cook on high for 4 hours. While the chicken cooks, prepare pasta according to package directions, then shred the chicken. Combine the cooked pasta with the chicken mixture in the slow cooker.
Top with extra Parmesan and fresh parsley before serving.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days and reheat as needed.
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.
You can add pasta to the crockpot, but it’s best to do so in the last 20-30 minutes of cooking to avoid it becoming mushy. Add uncooked pasta and enough liquid to cover it, then cook on low until tender. This helps the pasta absorb the flavors without overcooking.
This copycat recipe pairs wonderfully with a variety of side dishes to create a well-rounded meal. Some great options include garlic bread, a crisp caesar salad or a side salad with Olive Garden Italian Dressing, roasted vegetable recipes like Brussels sprouts or asparagus.
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Slow Cooker Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Pasta Recipe
Skip the restaurant and make your favorite Olive Garden pasta at home! This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights.
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!
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!
I am glad to hear this!