SlowCooker Olive Garden Cheesy Chicken Pasta {How I make It}

SlowCooker Olive Garden Cheesy Chicken Pasta {How I make It}

Equipment Needed:

Slow Cooker- 6 quart or larger

Ingredients:
1 tbsp Olive Oil
1 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast (1 - 1.5 pounds works fine)
16 oz. Olive Garden Italian dressing (or any Italian dressing you like) Note- olive garden dressing is high in sodium and can be salty. Choose a lower sodium dressing if desired.
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp. black pepper
8 oz. cream cheese
Add these items after cooking time is up:
16 oz. penne pasta cooked according to package directions and drain well
1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Instructions:
Add the olive oil to the cooker.
Add the chicken breasts to the slow cooker.
Pour over the Olive Garden Italian dressing and sprinkle over the parmesan cheese and pepper.
Place the cream cheese on top.
Place the lid on the slow cooker. Cook on HIGH for 1 hour then LOW for 2 hours.(Depending on your cooker)
When the cooking time is almost done, start cooking the pasta on the stove top as directed on the package.
Shred the chicken with 2 forks. Drain the pasta and add to the chicken and sauce. Stir. Sprinkle over the remaining parmesan cheese.
Serve and enjoy!
Serves 2 - 4 People