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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Recipe Inspired by Buffalo Wild Wings

This Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is a simple, family-friendly weeknight dinner that delivers big flavor with minimal effort.

If you enjoy easy slow-cooker meals, try other favorites like White Chicken Chili, Crockpot Mac & Cheese, or 3-Ingredient Pork Chops.

Crockpot garlic parmesan chicken pasta in a crockpot.

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

This dish combines Buffalo Wild Wings Parmesan Garlic sauce, tender chicken, pasta, and plenty of cheese — a viral favorite for good reason.

  • Dump and go. Add all ingredients (except cooked pasta) to the crockpot and let it cook while you go about your day.
  • Bold, garlicky flavor. The creamy, cheesy sauce is rich with garlic and perfect for fans of Parmesan garlic wing sauce.
  • Easy ingredients. The signature flavor comes from a jar of Parmesan Garlic sauce you can find at most grocery stores.
  • Great leftovers. Flavors deepen after resting, so leftovers often taste even better the next day.

Ingredients For Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Ingredients for buffalo wild wings parmesan garlic sauce with pasta and chicken.
  • Chicken breasts. Use fresh or fully thawed boneless, skinless breasts. Thighs work too if you prefer darker meat.
  • Parmesan garlic sauce. This is the flavor base — use the Buffalo Wild Wings-style sauce or a similar garlic-parmesan sauce.
  • Cream cheese. Adds richness and helps create a creamy, velvety sauce.
  • Heavy cream. Makes the sauce silky; you can substitute milk for a lighter consistency.
  • Parmesan cheese. Freshly grated parmesan melts best and boosts the cheese flavor.
  • Pasta. Penne is used here, but rotini, farfalle, or another short pasta work well.

Tips & Variations for the Best Results

  • Spice it up. Add red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne to bring heat.
  • Use room-temperature cream cheese. This helps it blend smoothly and avoid curdling during slow cooking.
  • No Parmesan garlic sauce? Mix Alfredo with roasted garlic salad dressing or another garlic-parmesan sauce as a substitute.
  • Cook pasta al dente. Slightly undercook the pasta so it won’t become mushy when mixed with the sauce.

How To Make Crockpot Parmesan Garlic Chicken Pasta

4-photo collage of the chicken, sauce and pasta.
  1. Prepare the crockpot. Spray the inside with non-stick cooking spray or use a liner.
  2. Add chicken. Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
  3. Pour sauce and cream. Pour the Parmesan garlic sauce and heavy cream over the chicken.
  4. Add cheeses. Scatter cubed cream cheese and shredded parmesan on top.
  5. Cook. Cover and cook on low for 4–8 hours or high for 2–3 hours, until the chicken is tender.
  6. Shred chicken. Remove and shred the chicken, then stir it back into the sauce.
  7. Cook pasta. Prepare pasta according to package directions, aiming for al dente.
  8. Combine and serve. Stir the cooked pasta into the crockpot until well coated. Serve immediately, optionally with garlic bread.

What To Serve With Pasta

This pasta pairs well with simple sides and salads and of course warm biscuits or garlic bread for soaking up extra sauce.

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Leftovers & Storing

  • Store. Place leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
  • Reheat. Warm portions in a microwave-safe bowl for 1–2 minutes, stirring halfway through, or reheat gently on the stovetop until heated through.

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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta made with Buffalo Wild Wings Parmesan Garlic sauce in the crockpot.
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Servings: 6

Buffalo Wild Wings Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Prep Time: 5
Cook Time: 3
This Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is an easy weeknight dinner full of bold flavor the whole family will enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
  • 1 12 oz jar Parmesan Garlic wing sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1 16 oz box of penne pasta

Instructions

  • Spray the bottom of the crockpot with non-stick spray or use a liner.
  • Place chicken breasts in the crockpot and pour the Parmesan garlic sauce and heavy cream over them.
  • Top with cubed cream cheese and shredded parmesan.
  • Cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours, until the chicken is tender.
  • Shred the chicken and return it to the sauce.
  • Cook the pasta according to package directions, aiming for al dente.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the crockpot and stir until everything is combined.
  • Serve hot with garlic bread or your favorite sides.

Notes

  • Kick Up The Spice. Add red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne for heat.
  • Room Temperature Cream Cheese. Let cream cheese sit at room temperature before adding to help it blend smoothly.
  • Substitutes for the sauce. If you can’t find the exact bottle, try mixing Alfredo with a roasted garlic dressing or another garlic-parmesan sauce.
  • Don’t overcook the pasta. Slightly undercook so it holds up when mixed with the sauce.
  • Storage. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
  • Reheating. Reheat in short intervals in the microwave or warm gently on the stovetop until heated through.
Serving: 1g, Calories: 266kcal
Cuisine: American
Course: Crockpot, Dinner
Author: Jennifer

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