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Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Pasta

This Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Pasta is filled with creamed spinach, onions, chicken and cream cheese to make a quick and decadent dinner! A perfect dinner for a busy weeknight with only a few ingredients and almost no prep needed.

Nothing is better than sneaking spinach into a dish to get my kids (and husband) to eat this super veggie. Of course like it’s cousin, Spinach Artichoke Dip, this dish cannot be labeled healthy with its creamed spinach and cream cheese. But hey I’m still going to count it! The chicken is tender, juicy and filled with flavor thanks to cooking on a bed of onions and garlic parmesan sauce creamed spinach. Another easy dinner recipe that the can be pulled together quickly is this Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta.

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I found this creamed spinach bake in the frozen aisle that had a parmesan cream sauce with garlic in it!

Crock pot Creamy Chicken Pasta

That sounded like the beginning of a delicious meal to me. I made it into a quick version of tuscan chicken pasta that I didn’t need to make from scratch. Sometimes I love to make Alfredo sauce from scratch but other days I need an easy dinner the whole family will gobble up that takes minutes to prep like this. This creamy, rich pasta is incredibly easy but feels fancy.

Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Pasta

HOW TO MAKE CROCK POT CREAMY CHICKEN PASTA

STEP 1. Add chopped onions to bottom of slow cooker.

CROCK POT CREAMY CHICKEN PASTA

STEP 2. Layer chicken breasts on top of onions. Add 6 Tablespoons butter on top.

CROCK POT CREAMY CHICKEN PASTA

STEP 3. Place frozen creamed spinach bake on top.

CROCK POT CREAMY CHICKEN PASTA

STEP 4. Cook for 3-4 hours.

STEP 5. Shred chicken and stir to combine.

STEP 6. Pour cooked pasta into chicken mixture and combine.

STEP 7. Top with Parmesan cheese and enjoy!

HOW DO YOU STORE LEFTOVER CROCK POT CREAMY CHICKEN PASTA?

Let the chicken pasta cool all the way down. Place leftovers in refrigerator in an airtight container for 3-4 days. I will say this pasta even tastes good cold!

FOOD ALLERGIES- GLUTEN FREE

Make sure to use gluten free pasta when making this dish to keep it gluten free. I make everything gluten free in our house because my husband has celiac disease, which is when you are allergic to gluten. Our favorite pasta is the Gluten Free Barillla Pasta line. I find that it is the best one at staying together while cooking and the taste is just like real pasta. I used the Barilla Gluten Free Penne for this recipe.

CROCK POT CREAMY CHICKEN PASTA

Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Pasta

Author: Allison Treadwell
Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Pasta is an easy dinner that is delectable and gluten free!
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4.42 from 31 votes
Course : Dinner
Cuisine : Italian
Servings : 6
Calories : 284
Prep Time : 20 mins
Cook Time : 3 hrs

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker 4 Qt or larger

Ingredients

  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 pounds chicken breasts
  • 6 tbsp butter cubed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 creamy spinach bake
  • 12 oz pasta cooked
  • 4 oz cream cheese

Optional

  • Parmesan Cheese

Instructions 

  • Place chopped onions on bottom of slow cooker.
  • Layer chicken breasts on top of onions.
  • Salt and pepper chicken. Add butter and olive oil.
  • Place frozen spinach bake onto of chicken.
  • Cook for 3-4 hours on low or 2-3 hours on high.
  • Shred chicken when finished cooking. Add 4 oz cream cheese and stir to combine.
  • Add cooked pasta and mix together.
  • Top with parmesan cheese and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 540mg | Potassium: 723mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 83IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 144mg | Iron: 1mg

Easy Crockpot Chicken and Rice Casserole

Easy Crockpot Chicken and Rice Casserole is filled with savory flavors that will become a quick family favorite. This creamy, cheesy, gluten-free chicken and rice recipe has a secret ingredient…ground sausage! The flavors of this dish come together to make an instant classic that you will serve on repeat.

Just like any amazing recipe, this one came to me as a cherished family recipe that has been passed down for generations. I took one bite and immediately needed the recipe. Of course, like any good family recipe, there is no recipe!!!

However, I wrote down all the steps and it came out just as delicious. The original recipe calls for chicken livers (see how old it is) but the one I tried and this one just use chicken breasts. I’m happy to report it’s now one of my family’s favorite dinners.

Another reason I love this easy Crockpot Chicken and Rice Casserole recipe is that it can be made with simple ingredients and not very much prep. This is my go-to dinner when I want a meal with little effort but big taste! The layers of flavors are what make this meal so great. The five minutes you spend browning the ground sausage and onions is what makes this chicken and rice casserole different from all the others. This step adds depth to the seasoning of the meal along with the mushrooms you have a savory dish that melts in your mouth.

Easy Crockpot Chicken and Rice Casserole

This casserole is hearty all in one dinner with chicken, sausage, mushrooms, and rice, so you can really eat it on its own. I always love a recipe that doesn’t even need a side dish. Another easy casserole is my Beefy Potato Taco Casserole!

Easy Crockpot Chicken and Rice Casserole

INGREDIENTS FOR EASY CROCKPOT CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE

  • 2 pounds chicken– Boneless and skinless chicken breasts or thighs work for this recipe.
  • 16 oz ground sausage- I used Jimmy Dean Premium Pork Sausage, Regular. They have a different option like hot if you want to spice it up.
  • 1 can (7 oz) sliced mushrooms and stems– You can swap for fresh mushrooms if you want! The original recipe used canned so I just wanted to recreate that flavor.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups white rice- Brown rice would work too!
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese– I usually shred my own cheese because the pre-shredded kind has an anti-caking agent which I think makes it harder to melt.
  • 1 tablespoon pepper- This is one of the key flavors so make sure to pepper it up!

STORAGE TIPS

This Crock Pot Chicken and Rice Casserole is delicious leftover! Store the leftover chicken and rice in an airtight container for 2-3 days in the refrigerator. Freeze the leftover for up to 3 months.

Reheat in the microwave for about 2 minutes to warm through and enjoy! Alternatively, you can reheat in the oven covered for 15-20 minutes at 350 degrees (F).

TIPS FOR THE EASY CROCKPOT CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE

  • Cook rice with chicken stock or broth instead of water. This gives the rice even more flavor.
  • Every slow cooker cooks at different temperatures. Mine usually cooks chicken breasts on high in 2-3 hours or 4 hours on low. Check your chicken starting at 2 hours until you are familiar to what temperature it cooks at.

Food Allergies- Gluten Free

All of my recipes are Gluten Free! I make everything gluten free in our house because my husband has celiac disease, which is when you are allergic to gluten. This recipe is naturally gluten free so you don’t need to substitute any ingredients!

MORE CROCK POT CASSEROLE MEALS

Tater Tot Casserole

Big Mac Casserole

King Ranch Casserole with Doritos

Easy Crockpot Chicken and Rice Casserole

Author: Allison Treadwell
Make this gluten free and easy Crockpot Chicken and Rice Casserole that is filled with savory flavors that will become a quick family favorite.
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4.31 from 36 votes
Course : Dinner
Cuisine : American
Servings : 8 servings
Calories : 551
Total Time : 4 hrs 20 mins
Prep Time : 20 mins
Cook Time : 4 hrs

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 16 oz ground sausage browned
  • 7 oz sliced mushrooms 1 can
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3 cups rice cooked
  • 1 tablespoon ground pepper
  • 1 sweet onion diced
  • 4 tbsp butter sliced
US Customary – Metric

Instructions 

  • Brown sausage and onion in pan with 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Set aside.
  • Cut chicken into cubes. Add 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Add chicken and cooked sausage to the slow cooker.
  • Pour mushrooms on top of chicken. Sprinkle garlic and butter on top.
  • Cover; Cook for 3-4 hours on low or 2-3 hours on high.
  • Cook rice on stovetop or rice cooker, swap water for chicken broth.
  • After chicken is cooked add shredded cheese and rice to slow cooker. Stir to combine all ingredients. Add remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper and salt to taste.
  • Cook for additional 15-20 minutes on high.
  • Serve and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 551kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 775mg | Potassium: 673mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 364IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 232mg | Iron: 2mg

King Ranch Casserole With Doritos

King Ranch Casserole with Doritos

King Ranch Casserole with Doritos is a creamy chicken casserole with peppers and crunchy Doritos! This is fuss free dinner is a delicious gluten free dinner the whole family will love!

This classic casserole has been around for generations. It is popular in the South but it has made it has way into every potluck and is always a winner. My mom originally got this recipe from Betty Crocker so you know it’s a good one. I had a friend make it with Doritos and thought that I had to make this myself. My family loves Doritos so I thought this would be a fun family dinner.

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KIDS IN THE KITCHEN

The second time I made this my kids, who are 4 and 6 years old, actually helped me make this dinner. I just chopped everything up prior to having them help. They loved breaking the Doritos and layering all the food. Of course, they loved eating the dinner they made and were so proud of themselves. It was a fun way to get the kids in the kitchen and helping with dinner.

KING RANCH CASSEROLE WITH DORITOS- GLUTEN FREE

Casserole are one of my favorite dinners to make because they are easy to make on busy weeknight. We have baseball and swimming right now so I always need to have dinner prepped and ready to go for when we get home from all of our sports. This recipe was perfect because it took less than ten minutes to make and then I could turn it on and go about my day. Another favorite fix it and forget it casserole is my Beefy Potato Taco Casserole, I think the name speaks for itself.

I make all my recipes gluten free because my husband has celiac disease, which means you are allergic to gluten. This recipe can be made gluten free with two quick changes to the recipe. You just use Gluten Free Cream of Chicken Soup and Gluten Free Cream of Mushroom Soup. I always use Pacific Foods Soups because I know they are certified gluten free. And Doritos are naturally gluten-free(YAY!).

HOW TO MAKE KING RANCH CASSEROLE WITH DORITOS

STEP 1. Layer bottom of slow cooker with Doritos.

KING RANCH CASSEROLE WITH DORITOS

STEP 2. In large bowl, mix all ingredients except Doritos and 1/2 the cheese.

STEP 3. Add layer of chicken mixture on top of Doritos. Repeat steps 1 and 2. Ending with chicken layer.

KING RANCH CASSEROLE WITH DORITOS

STEP 4. Cook on high for 3 hours.

STEP 5. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and melt.

STEP 6. Top with Doritos and serve!

King Ranch Casserole with Doritos

King Ranch Casserole with Doritos

Author: Allison Treadwell
King Ranch Casserole with Doritos is a creamy chicken casserole with peppers and crunchy Doritos! This is fuss free and gluten free dinner the whole family will love!
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4.20 from 36 votes
Course : Dinner
Cuisine : American
Servings : 6 servings
Calories : 413
Total Time : 3 hrs 15 mins
Prep Time : 15 mins
Cook Time : 3 hrs

Ingredients

  • 4 cups shredded or chopped cooked chicken
  • 1 bag Nacho Cheese Doritos broken not crushed
  • 1 large orange bell pepper chopped (1 1/2 cups)
  • 1 large onion chopped (1 cup)
  • 1 can Gluten Free Cream of Chicken Soup
  • 1 can Gluten Free Cream of Mushroom Soup
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 10 oz diced tomatoes with green chiles undrained (1 can)
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 8 oz
Metric – US Customary

Instructions 

  • Layer bottom of slow cooker with Doritos.
  • In large bowl, mix all ingredients except Doritos and 1/2 the cheese.
  • Add layer of chicken mixture on top of Doritos. Repeat steps 1 and 2. Ending with chicken layer.
  • Cook on high for 3 hours.
  • Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and melt.
  • Top with another layer of Doritos and serve!

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Notes

Adapted from Betty Crocker.

Nutrition

Calories: 413kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 1035mg | Potassium: 532mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1519IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 316mg | Iron: 3mg

4 Ingredient Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken

Looking for the easiest Crock Pot recipe ever? Try this 4 Ingredient Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken! This recipe has cranberry sauce, french dressing, and chicken that combine to make a sweet and tangy chicken dinner.

This is one of those truly easy dinners that Crock Pots are made for. You pour four ingredients into your Crock Pot and a few hours later you have dinner done which is always a win for me!

There is no prep before or after and the dish is fail-proof. The juicy chicken cooks in the sauce and makes a simple and flavorful dinner the whole family will enjoy. Another easy chicken recipe I love is this Garlic Parmesan Chicken Dinner where you use another salad dressing.

My six year son is actually the reason for this recipe because he loves cranberry sauce. So weird right? So he found a bag of frozen cranberries from Thanksgiving. I didn’t end up using them for Thanksgiving and asked me to cook them up. I happily obliged and made a big batch of cranberry sauce. But since it was February and not November I wasn’t sure what to make with it.

Gluten Free Chicken Dinner

Then I remembered a recipe my mom use to make with French Dressing and Lipton Onion Packet. Unfortunately, Lipton Onion Packets have gluten in them. Since all my recipes are gluten-free because my husband has celiac disease (which means you are allergic to gluten) I always use the Simply Organic French Onion Packet which is gluten free.

3 Ingredient Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken

Thanksgiving Leftovers

If you do have extra cranberry sauce from Thanksgiving this dish is a perfect way to use up those leftovers. You can make a big batch of this and serve it over your leftover mashed potatoes! Boom…Two leftovers are used to make another delicious meal.

What to Serve with 4 Ingredient Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken

I served this over mashed potatoes. Mashed potatoes were my go-to because I feel like cranberry sauce and mashed potatoes just go together. I think it’s a Thanksgiving thing. But you could serve this over rice or even on its own with green beans.

Also, I like to add more Cranberry Sauce on top of it once it’s finished! I really like Cranberry Sauce and I loved the extra punch of cranberry that it adds to the meal.

How to Make 4 Ingredient Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken

Step 1. Add Chicken to Crock Pot.

Step 2. Pour 1/2 a bottle of French Dressing over the chicken.

Step 3. Pour 1/2 of cranberry sauce into Crock Pot.

Step 4. Sprinkle the french onion packet over the ingredients. Stir ingredients together.

Step 5. Cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.

4 Ingredient Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken

Author: Allison Treadwell
Make this easy 4 Ingredient Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken for a delicious gluten free dinner that you can whip up in minutes!
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4.08 from 152 votes
Course : Dinner
Cuisine : American
Servings : 4 servings
Calories : 572
Total Time : 4 hrs 5 mins
Prep Time : 5 mins
Cook Time : 4 hrs

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 oz French dressing
  • 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
  • 1 French Onion Packet
US Customary – Metric

Instructions 

  • Layer chicken on bottom of the Crock Pot.
  • Pour 1/2 a bottle (8oz) of French dressing over chicken.
  • Pour 1/2 cup of cranberry sauce into Crock Pot.
  • Sprinkle onion packet over ingredients.
  • Stir ingredients together.
  • Cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 572kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 748mg | Potassium: 891mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 346IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg

Crock Pot Parmesan Garlic Chicken and Potatoes

Crock Pot Parmesan Garlic Chicken and Potatoes

5 Ingredient Crock Pot Parmesan Garlic Chicken and Potatoes is an easy and delicious one pot dinner. The zesty Buffalo Wild Wings Garlic Parmesan Sauce pairs with the cheesy sauce to make a comforting and hearty meal.

I love when dinner can be prepped and ready to go with in five minutes. Whenever I have a busy day I always go for easy meals. Bonus is when they will be ready with no extra work at dinnertime. This meal really checks all the boxes since it’s quick to prep and all in one!

Buffalo Wild Wings Parmesan Garlic Sauce

Buffalo Wild Wings is very well know for their incredible sauces. When I saw this sauce I knew it was going to be a favorite of mine. The first thing I made with this Parmesan Garlic Sauce was this Chicken Pasta. It was epic and so amazing! But I knew there were going to be tons of other recipes I could make with it. This was my next delicious creation.

This sauce is awesome because it is gluten free and low carb. Most prepared sauces have gluten in them so I always have to be careful since my husband is gluten free. I always read the label because my husband has celiac disease which means you are allergic to gluten.

You can find it on Amazon or at Wal Mart or Costco. I did see that my grocery store also had a Garlic Parmesan Sauce in the salad dressing aisle. I’m sure you could easily swap that for this BDubs (Nickname for Buffalo Wild Wings) Sauce. But if you are gluten free always check the label to make sure it doesn’t have gluten. If you can’t find the sauce I found this recipe at The Spruce Eats, which is a copycat version of it.

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Crock Pot Parmesan Garlic Chicken and Potatoes

One Pot Dinner- Crock Pot Parmesan Garlic Chicken and Potatoes

There is nothing better than having dinner all ready to go once dinnertime rolls around. This dinner get the job done with chicken and potatoes cooked together in a creamy and flavorful sauce. Make dinner easy and throw all this in the crock pot around lunch and If you are looking for another all in one dinner try my Garlic Butter Chicken. As you can see I love garlic!

How to Make Crock Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Step 1- Place chicken in bottom of slow cooker. Pour entire 12 oz bottle of Parmesan Garlic Sauce over chicken.

Crock Pot Parmesan Garlic Chicken and Potatoes

Step 2- Fill Parmesan Garlic Sauce Bottle with milk and shake. Add milk and remaining sauce to slow cooker.

Step 3 – Add cream cheese, parmesan cheese and potatoes.

Crock Pot Parmesan Garlic Chicken and Potatoes

Step 4 – Stir everything together to combine and coat chicken.

Step 5 – Cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours until potatoes are soft.

Step 6- Shred Chicken with two forks and return to slow cooker and mix to combine in sauce.

Crock Pot Parmesan Garlic Chicken and Potatoes
Crock Pot Parmesan Garlic Chicken and Potatoes

Crock Pot Parmesan Garlic Chicken and Potatoes

Author: Allison Treadwell
Crock Pot Parmesan Garlic Chicken and Potatoes is an easy 5 ingredient dinner that the whole family will love!
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4.17 from 153 votes
Course : Dinner
Cuisine : Italian
Servings : 6 servings
Calories : 911
Total Time : 4 hrs 10 mins
Prep Time : 10 mins
Cook Time : 4 hrs

Ingredients

  • 1 bottle Parmesan Garlic Sauce 12 oz
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 8 oz cream cheese cut into blocks
  • 4 oz shredded or grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold Potatoes quartered
US Customary – Metric

Instructions 

  • Place chicken in bottom of slow cooker. Pour entire bottle of Parmesan Garlic Sauce over chicken.
  • Fill Parmesan Garlic Sauce Bottle with milk and shake. Add milk and remaining sauce to slow cooker.
  • Add cream cheese, 4 oz parmesan cheese and potatoes.
  • Stir everything together to combine and coat chicken.
  • Cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
  • Shred chicken with two forks and return to slow cooker and mix to combine in sauce.
  • Serve immediately.

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Nutrition

Calories: 911kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 64g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 183mg | Sodium: 1497mg | Potassium: 1395mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 832IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 380mg | Iron: 3mg

Crock Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

This 5 Ingredient Crock Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is the perfect comfort food that the whole family will love. The Garlic Parmesan Sauce paired with the creamy cheesy sauce comes together to make the easiest and most epic pasta ever!

There are two things I love cheese and garlic. I can’t get enough of either and anytime there is an option to put them together I’m sold. This recipe marries the zesty garlic parmesan sauce with cream cheese and a little more parmesan to make a winning combination. This recipe is so amazing it even became a viral Tik Tok recipe!!

Many readers told me they were surprised by the spiciness of the sauce I wanted to make a note of it in the very beginning letting you know this sauce does have a little spice and kick to it! I didn’t think it was spicy but if you are sensitive to heat cut the sauce in half or add sour cream at the end to tone it down.

Crock Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

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Crock Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Quick Dinner – Crock Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

I’m always on the lookout for a simple recipe that is tasty and quick to prepare. Sometimes when you make recipes that are quick they lack in flavor and depth. This chicken is delicious, tender, and has tons flavor thanks to the Garlic Parmesean Sauce. Another delicious garlic chicken recipe is my one-pot Garlic Butter Chicken with Veggies. Like I said I love garlic!

Crock Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Gluten Free Garlic Parmesan Sauce

The secret ingredient to this meal is the garlic parmesan sauce which is made by Buffalo Wild Wings and is used on their delectable wings. I just used it on chicken breasts instead. You can buy it on Amazon or Wal Mart, or Target. I did see that my grocery store also had a Garlic Parmesan Sauce in the salad dressing aisle so I’m sure you could easily swap that for this BDubs (Nickname for Buffalo Wild Wings) Sauce but I’m not certain it will be gluten free so please make sure and check the label for gluten. You could always make your own sauce and I found this recipe at The Spruce Eats.

Other Sauce Options that Readers have tried-

Great Value Garlic Parmesan Sauce– This is the Walmart version of the sauce. It is even spicer that the Buffalo Wild Wings Sauce.

Crock Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta- Low Carb and Keto

This recipe is a great low-carb and keto choice. The sauce is filled with flavors from cheesy goodness and only has one gram of added sugar. I was so happy to find this low-carb sauce because I feel like it’s very hard to find packaged sauces that are low carb. They are usually packed with sugar. I served this over zoodles, which are zucchini noodles for my low carb hubby and he loved it. We have this zoodle maker which we use all the time. Or you can even buy zoodles at most grocery stores now in the produce department.

Different Ways to Serve Garlic Parmesan Chicken

One of the great parts of this dish is that it is very versatile. If you aren’t in the mood for pasta or don’t want to cook it there are some other ways to serve this meal which I will be making next time!

*Add chopped potatoes to the Crock Pot and cook with the chicken. Easy one-pot dinner!

* Serve shredded chicken on buns

Food Allergies-

Gluten Free

I make everything gluten-free in our house because my husband has celiac disease, which is when you are allergic to gluten. Our favorite pasta is the Gluten-Free Barillla Pasta line. I find that it is the best one at staying together while cooking and the taste is just like real pasta. I used the Barilla Gluten-Free Rotini for this recipe.

How to Make Crock Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Step 1- Place chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker. Pour an entire bottle of Parmesan Garlic Sauce over chicken.

Crock Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Step 2- Fill Parmesan Garlic Sauce Bottle with milk and shake. Add milk and remaining sauce to slow cooker.

Step 3 – Add cream cheese cut into blocks.

Crock Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Step 4 – Add 4 oz parmesan cheese and stir everything together to combine and coat chicken.

Crock Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Step 5 – Cook on low for 3-4 hours or high for 2-3 hours.

Crock Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Step 6- Shred Chicken with two forks and return to slow cooker and mix to combine in sauce.

Crock Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Step 7- Cook pasta according to package and pour pasta into slow cooker. Stir to combine.

Crock Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Need a new Crock-Pot? My favorite is this Crock Pot 7 quart Programmable Slow Cooker. First and foremost, I love being able to set the timer in case I’m not home when the food is finished cooking. The Crock-Pot just switches to warm until you are ready to eat. Plus you can lock the lid and just carry it to a party. Not only is it easy to carry but also you will never lose another Tupperware or serving dish again at a potluck party!

Parmesan Garlic Chicken

Crock Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Author: Allison Treadwell
Crock Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is a gluten free 5 ingredients dinner that the whole family will love.
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4.11 from 1262 votes
Course : Dinner
Cuisine : American
Servings : 6 servings
Calories : 796
Total Time : 3 hrs 10 mins
Prep Time : 10 mins
Cook Time : 3 hrs

Ingredients

  • 1 bottle Parmesan Garlic Sauce 12 oz
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup milk
  • 8 oz cream cheese cut into blocks
  • 4 oz parmesan cheese grated
  • 12 oz pasta gluten free
US Customary – Metric

Instructions 

  • Place chicken in bottom of slow cooker.
  • Pour the entire bottle of sauce over chicken.
  • Fill Garlic Sauce bottle with milk and shake. Add milk and sauce to slow cooker.
  • Add cream cheese.
  • Add Parmesan cheese and stir everything together to combine.
  • Cook on low for 3-4 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
  • Once finished cooking shred chicken with two forks and mix to combine with sauce.
  • Cook pasta according to package and pour cooked pasta into the slow cooker. Stir to combine.

Nutrition

Calories: 796kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 64g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 24g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 181mg | Sodium: 1777mg | Potassium: 919mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1042IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 346mg | Iron: 2mg

Fiesta Crack Chicken

What do you get when you put the two most popular crockpot recipes, Crack Chicken and Salsa Chicken, together? Fiesta Crack Chicken! This chicken has the best of both worlds with a creamy ranch chicken sauce and all the flavor from salsa chicken. This quick recipe is just as easy with no chopping or prep. Pour it all in and dinner is ready when you are!

Fiesta Crack Chicken

I was trying to decide what to make for dinner one morning and didn’t have everything to make crack chicken so I was trying to think what else I could make. I had a leftover jar of salsa in the fridge and thought to myself, what if I add salsa to crack chicken and boom…Fiesta Crack Chicken. This creamy salsa chicken was a hit in our house!

If you don’t like the original crack chicken then you may want to try this since the salsa adds a lot of flavor and totally different taste.

One of my favorite things about this recipe it that it includes the veggies so I have one less thing to prepare when I get home. Also, whenever I make meals that include rice I always use my rice maker. This really makes dinner a breeze because I don’t have to make it when I get home. We literally walk in the door and make our plates. I use the Zojirushi Rice Maker which is amazing. It has a timer and setting for brown or white rice which is helpful.

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What’s in Fiesta Crack Chicken?

Fiesta Crack Chicken
  • Chicken Breasts
  • Ranch Packet or make your own ranch with this recipe
  • Cream Cheese
  • Jar of salsa
  • Corn
  • Black Beans
  • Optional – avocado, cheese, sour cream

Here’s a little avocado humor!

Avocado Timeline

How to Serve Fiesta Crack Chicken?

There are so many ways to eat Fiesta Crack Chicken! We actually ate it three different ways this week!

  • Serve over rice to make Burrito bowl
  • Low Carb- serve over cauliflower rice or in lettuce cups
  • Make tacos or tostadas
  • Layer over tortilla chips and add extra cheese on top for nachos

How to Make Fiesta Crack Chicken

Layer chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot. Pour salsa, ranch, black beans and corn on top of chicken and mix everything together.

Fiesta Crack Chicken

Cut cream cheese into chunks and place on top of mixture. This will slowly melt into the mixture as it heats up.

Fiesta Crack Chicken

Cook on low for 4- 6 hours or high for 2-3. Stir cream cheese into mixture half way through if possible.

Fiesta Crack Chicken

Shred chicken with forks or cut into chunks.

Food Allergies

Gluten Free- All my recipes are gluten free because my husband has Celiac Disease, which means he is allergic to gluten. This recipe uses a ranch packet. I always use Hidden Valley Ranch Packets because they are certified gluten free. If you would rather make your own here is a link to a recipe for that too. Just always make sure you check the ingredients in any packet you purchase to confirm it doesn’t have gluten in it.

Looking for more Crockpot Mexican Recipes?

Pork Carnitas

Quick Chicken Pozole Soup

Quinoa Enchilada Casserole

Crunchy Chicken Casserole

Need A New Crock Pot?

My favorite is this Crock Pot 7 quart Programmable Slow Cooker. First and foremost, I love being able to set the timer in case I’m not home when the food is finished cooking and it just switches to warm. Plus you can lock the lid and just carry it to a party. Not only is it easy to carry but also you will never lose another Tupperware or serving dish again at a potluck party!

Fiesta Crack Chicken

Fiesta Crack Chicken

Author: Allison Treadwell
What do you get when you put the two most popular crockpot recipes, Crack Chicken and Salsa Chicken, together? Fiesta Crack Chicken! This chicken has the best of both worlds with a creamy ranch chicken sauce and all the flavor from salsa chicken.
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4.14 from 84 votes
Course : Dinner
Cuisine : Mexican
Servings : 4 servings
Calories : 616
Total Time : 4 hrs 5 mins
Prep Time : 5 mins
Cook Time : 4 hrs

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 15.5 oz salsa
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning or 1 oz homemade ranch seasoning
  • 14.5 oz canned black beans drained and rinsed
  • 12 oz frozen corn or 14.5 oz can of sweet corn
  • 8 oz cream cheese cut into blocks
  • Avocado, shredded cheese, sour cream optional
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Instructions 

  • Layer chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot. Pour salsa, ranch, black beans and corn on top of chicken and mix everything together.
  • Cut cream cheese into chunks and place on top of mixture. This will slowly melt into the mixture as it heats up.
  • Cook on low for 4- 6 hours or high for 2-3.
  • Mix everything together making sure cream cheese if fully mixed in. Shred chicken with forks or cut into chunks.
  • Serve over rice, cauliflower rice or in tortillas.

Nutrition

Calories: 616kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 171mg | Sodium: 2078mg | Potassium: 1587mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1347IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 136mg | Iron: 4mg

Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken

Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken

This rich and creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken is chock full of sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and mushrooms! You will be transported to a fancy restaurant when you take the first bite. The best part is it only takes 15 minutes to prepare and make this meal. 

Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken

This recipe just takes a quick 15 minutes on the stovetop and you will have a delectable sauce that is out of this world.

It is hard to wait until the chicken is done cooking to sneak a bite because the garlic, Parmesan, and cream sauce smell so wonderful. I can tell you firsthand that this recipe really tastes as good as it smells.

Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken Keto Style 

My husband joined the Keto diet bandwagon so I got busy creating some crockpot recipes that are Keto-friendly. If you don’t know what Keto is, the best way to describe it is low carb so no rice, bread, or pasta. There is way more to it than that but I’m not a Keto blog, so I’m not going to go into too many details.

This recipe is easy to adapt to make it Keto or low carb. Just leave out the sun-dried tomatoes and everything else is low carb. You can serve it on its own or over zoodles to get that pasta fix.

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HOW TO MAKE CREAMY TUSCAN GARLIC CHICKEN

  1. Heat Olive Oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and saute for 45 seconds to 1 minute.
  2. Add cream and chicken broth. Heat to a gentle simmer then turn the heat down to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. After the sauce has simmered, add Parmesan Cheese 1/4 cup at a time and incorporate with a whisk. Add salt to taste.
  4. Once the sauce is finished, place the chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian Seasoning. Top with sun-dried tomatoes and baby Bella mushrooms.
  5. Pour sauce over the chicken making sure to pour on top and coat the chicken and veggies.
  6. Cook for 3-4 hours on high or 6 hours on low.
  7. Remove chicken from the slow cooker and add spinach and turn the crockpot to high. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until spinach is wilted.
  8. Add chicken back into the slow cooker and shred or cover chicken with sauce.
  9. Serve with rice or pasta. If following the Keto Diet, serve over cauliflower rice.
Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken

Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken Pasta

The pasta soaks up the extra sauce and makes the dish more filling. It’s also a great way to use up any leftover chicken you might have. If you don’t want to use pasta, you can totally use rice or any other side you’d like! I know several people who love serving this dish with pasta and it’s always a hit!

How to Store Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken

This chicken dish can be stored in the fridge for up to four days. Make sure to fully cool the dish before storing it, and reheat it until it’s hot all the way through before serving.

How to Reheat Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken

The best way to reheat this chicken dish is in the oven. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and place the dish in an oven-safe dish. Cover it with foil and heat it for about 20 minutes, or until it’s hot all the way through. I do like to reheat it in the microwave, but be sure to do so in short intervals so that the sauce doesn’t dry out.

This Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken is a delicious and easy dish to make. The chicken is cooked in a creamy sauce that is sure to make the whole family happy! It’s perfect for a weeknight meal or as a dinner party dish. You can also easily adapt this recipe to use whatever ingredients you have on hand. What is your favorite part of this recipe?

Want More Crockpot Chicken Recipes?

Creamy Italian Chicken

Honey Teriyaki Chicken

Mexican Crunchy Chicken Casserole

White Chicken Chili

Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken

Hoisin Chicken

Need A New Crock Pot?

My favorite is this Crock Pot 7 quart Programmable Slow Cooker. First and foremost, I love being able to set the timer in case I’m not home when the food is finished cooking and it just switches to warm. Plus you can lock the lid and just carry it to a party. Not only is it easy to carry but also you will never lose another Tupperware or serving dish again at a potluck party!

creamy tuscan chicken

Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Author: Allison Treadwell
This rich and creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken is chock full of sun dried tomatoes, spinach and mushrooms! You will be transported to a fancy restaurant when you take the first bite. The best part is it only takes 15 minutes prep to make!
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3.90 from 110 votes
Course : Dinner
Cuisine : Italian
Servings : 4 servings
Calories : 622
Total Time : 4 hrs 20 mins
Prep Time : 20 mins
Cook Time : 4 hrs

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup baby bella mushrooms
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • Sea salt
  • Black pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped sun dried tomatoes
  • 2 cup spinach
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Instructions 

  • Heat olive oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and saute for 45 second- 1 minute.
  • Add cream and chicken broth. Heat to a gentle simmer then turn heat down to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • After the sauce has simmered add Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup at a time and incorporate with a whisk. Add salt to taste.
  • After the sauce is completed, place the chicken in the bottom of slow cooker. Season with salt, pepper and Italian Seasoning. Top with sun dried tomatoes and baby bella mushrooms.
  • Pour sauce over chicken making sure to pour on top and coat chicken and veggies.
  • Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6 hours.
  • Remove chicken from slow cooker and add spinach and turn crock to high. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until spinach is wilted.
  • Pour sauce over chicken.
  • Serve with pasta or rice. If keto serve over califlower rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 622kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 59g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 239mg | Sodium: 706mg | Potassium: 1586mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2638IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 335mg | Iron: 3mg

Honey Teriyaki Chicken

Honey Teriyaki Chicken

Bursting with flavor from the ginger, honey and soy sauce this honey teriyaki chicken is sure to satisfy everyone! I had to add a little extra honey to the original teriyaki chicken recipe. Honey Teriyaki Chicken is beyond easy and so tasty. You don’t even have to get a bowl dirty. Throw everything into the slow cooker and you are done!

Teriyaki chicken is one of the universally delicious meals! I actually have never met anyone who doesn’t like teriyaki chicken(I’m sure there is someone out there). We make this or our hoisin chicken every week.

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Easy Weeknight Meal- Honey Teriyaki Chicken

This recipe is so simple to make and is a crowd pleaser when it comes to the whole family. Adults and kids both love this savory chicken. Whenever I have afternoon plans I just throw everything into the slow cooker earlier in the day and then dinner is all ready when 5pm rolls around.

Serve this with rice and you have an entire meal ready to go in minutes. Whenever I make meals that include rice I always use my rice maker. This really makes dinner a breeze because I don’t have to make it when I get home. We literally walk in the door and make our plates. I use the Zojirushi Rice Maker which is amazing. It has a timer and setting for brown or white rice which is helpful.

Make Your Own Honey Teriyaki Sauce

You can whip up your own teriyaki sauce in a few minutes! All you need is a few ingredients that you might already have in your pantry. The best part is you can pour them right into your crockpot insert and stir then in there. No need to dirty a bowl!

  • Honey
  • Rice Vinegar
  • Soy Sauce
  • Ginger
  • Garlic
Honey Teriyaki Chicken

I usually steam some broccoli to go with it to add some veggies to the mix and of course they go perfect with teriyaki chicken. If you don’t feel like going through that extra step of steaming you can always throw the broccoli in the slow cooker during the last hour and have it cook in the crock!

Honey Teriyaki Chicken
Honey Teriyaki Chicken

Chicken Breasts or Thighs?

We usually make this meal with chicken breasts but you have to be very careful that you don’t over cook the chicken breasts. Chicken breasts have less fat that chicken thighs so they dry out faster. If you are going to leave this cooking for longer that 3 hours I would use chicken thighs just to be safe.

Tips for Making Honey Teriyaki Chicken

  • Flip it over once while it cooking. If I am at home I always like to turn the chicken once so that the sauce gets to really soak in on both sides.
  • Check the chicken put using two forks to see if the chicken shreds easily apart. This usually means the chicken is all done.
  • Always check you chicken temperature and make sure it reaches the safe internal temperature for cooked chicken at 165° Fahrenheit (75° Celsius).
  • A meat or instant-read thermometer is your best bet for determining the temperature of your chicken. I use this one if I’m not sure.

Need A New Crock Pot?

My favorite is this Crock Pot 7 quart Programmable Slow Cooker. First and foremost, I love being able to set the timer in case I’m not home when the food is finished cooking and it just switches to warm. Plus you can lock the lid and just carry it to a party. Not only is it easy to carry but also you will never lose another Tupperware or serving dish again at a potluck party!

Honey Teriyaki Chicken

Author: Allison Treadwell
Bursting with flavor from the ginger, honey and soy sauce this honey teriyaki chicken is sure to satisfy everyone!
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4.38 from 8 votes
Course : Dinner
Cuisine : Asian
Servings : 4 servings
Calories : 401
Total Time : 2 hrs 10 mins
Prep Time : 10 mins
Cook Time : 2 hrs

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons gluten free soy sauce or tamari
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons ginger finely chopped
  • Coarse salt and ground pepper
  • Cornstarch for thicker sauce
  • Water for thicker sauce
  • Sesame Seeds optional
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Instructions 

  • In slow cooker insert, mix honey, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
  • Add chicken to slow cooker and toss to coat.
  • Cook on low for 3-4 hours or high for 2- 2 1/2 hours.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce pour sauce into sauce pan and bring to a simmer. Mix cornstarch and water together. Add the cornstarch slurry into sauce and cook until thickened, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
  • Serve over rice and garnish with sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Calories: 401kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 769mg | Potassium: 907mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 68IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg

Looking for more Asian Dinner Ideas?

Hoisin Chicken

Mongolian Beef

Mexican Crunchy Chicken Casserole

This Mexican Crunchy Chicken Casserole is filled with layers of chicken, tortilla chips and a creamy sauce making this a one pot wonder!

Mexican food is a favorite in our house so anytime I can incorporate it into a fast and easy recipe I do a little happy dance! This casserole is perfect for a busy weeknight or to bring to a potluck.

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Making the Mexican Crunchy Chicken Casserole

Making this barely takes any prep time which is why you are sure to love it on top of how delicious it is!

Step One -Start by making the filling. You mix the cream cheese and salsa verde together until combined.

Whenever a recipe calls for cream cheese I never remember to take it out and soften it. So I always throw it in the microwave for a minute to soften it so that I can stir it in.

Step 2- Stir in chicken, green chiles, onion, cilantro, garlic and cumin.

Step 3- Start building the casserole by layer 1/4 of the tortilla chips on the bottom.

Mexican Crunchy Chicken Casserole
Mexican Crunchy Chicken Casserole

Step 4- Add a 1/3 of the chicken filling.

Mexican Crunchy Chicken Casserole

Step 5- Top with 1/2 cup of cheese.

Mexican Crunchy Chicken Casserole

Step 6- Repeat layers twice ending with the cheese.

Step 7- Cook for 4 hours on low or 2 hours on high.

Step 8- Once finished top with remaining chips and cheese and let melt on top before serving.

Mexican Crunchy Chicken Casserole
Mexican Crunchy Chicken Casserole

Looking for a delicious side dish to go with the Mexican Crunch Casserole? Try this Mexican Street Corn!

Food Allergies-

Gluten-Free- All of my recipes are gluten free since my husband has celiac disease, which means he is allergic to gluten. All of the ingredients in this recipe are gluten free.

More Easy Casserole Ideas

Looking for other great casseroles? Try one of these!

Easy Baked Ziti

Quinoa Enchilada Casserole

Need A New Crock Pot?

My favorite is this Crock Pot 7 quart Programmable Slow Cooker. First and foremost, I love being able to set the timer in case I’m not home when the food is finished cooking and it just switches to warm. Plus you can lock the lid and just carry it to a party. Not only is it easy to carry but also you will never lose another Tupperware or serving dish again at a potluck party!

Mexican Crunchy Casserole

Crunchy Chicken Casserole

Author: Allison Treadwell
This Mexican Crunchy Chicken Casserole is filled with layers of chicken, tortilla chips and a creamy sauce making this a one pot wonder!
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4.25 from 4 votes
Course : Dinner
Cuisine : Mexican
Servings : 8 servings
Calories : 899
Total Time : 3 hrs 15 mins
Prep Time : 15 mins
Cook Time : 3 hrs

Ingredients

  • 3 cups shredded chicken
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 16 ounces salsa verde
  • 8 ounces diced green chiles drained
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 8 cups tortilla chips broken if needed
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
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Instructions 

  • In a large bowl stir together cream cheese and salsa verde until combined. Stir in chicken, green chiles, onion, cilantro, garlic and cumin.
  • Layer 1/4 of the tortilla chips in the bottom. Top with 1/3 of the chicken mixture and 1/2 cup cheese. Repeat layers twice.
  • Cook on low for 3 hours or high for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Once cooked top with remaining chips and cheese. Let stand for 5 minutes until cheese is melted.
  • Top with avocado and sour cream. (Optional)

Nutrition

Calories: 899kcal | Carbohydrates: 83g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 1312mg | Potassium: 602mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1082IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 454mg | Iron: 4mg

Crockpot Greek Chicken Soup

greek chicken soup

Crockpot Greek Chicken Soup is filled with bold flavors and delicious chicken—and you don’t have to spend all day in the kitchen to make it! 

I love greek food and could eat it all the time. I just love the flavors they use. This easy soup is packed with all my favorite flavors- artichoke hearts, kalamata olives and feta cheese!

The chicken and beans add a power house of protein that make this dinner healthy and satisfying.

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Healthy and Light

If you are looking for a healthy crock pot recipe this soup is perfect. It is filled with veggies and beans to give you all the vitamins and nutrients to keep you full longer. The chicken is a lean meat that is low calorie but still filling. I like to eat the leftovers as lunch all week. It’s a quick and healthy lunch.

Fix it and Forget It- Crockpot Greek Chicken Soup

One of the best parts of this recipe is that it is so easy! You know I love a good recipe where you just pour everything into the slow cooker and watch it do its magic.

– Place chicken in slow cooker.

– Cut onion and layer on top of chicken.

– Pour chicken broth, beans, tomatoes and artichokes into slow cooker and stir together.

Crockpot Greek Chicken Soup

– Top with rosemary and bay leaves.

– Cook on low for 5-6 hours or low for 2-2 1/2 hours.

– Top with crumbled feta cheese and kalamata olives.

Crockpot Greek Chicken Soup

Want More Crockpot Chicken Recipes?

Creamy Italian Chicken

Honey Teriyaki Chicken

Mexican Crunchy Chicken Casserole

White Chicken Chili

Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken

Hoisin Chicken

Need a Slow Cooker? My favorite is this Crock Pot 6 quart Programmable Slow Cooker. I love being able to s

Need A New Crock Pot?

My favorite is this Crock Pot 7 quart Programmable Slow Cooker. First and foremost, I love being able to set the timer in case I’m not home when the food is finished cooking and it just switches to warm. Plus you can lock the lid and just carry it to a party. Not only is it easy to carry but also you will never lose another Tupperware or serving dish again at a potluck party!

Crockpot Greek Chicken Soup

Author: Allison Treadwell
Crockpot Greek Chicken Soup is filled with bold flavors and delicious chicken—and you don’t have to spend all day in the kitchen to make it!
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5 from 2 votes
Course : Dinner
Cuisine : Greek
Servings : 6 servings
Calories : 412
Total Time : 4 hrs 10 mins
Prep Time : 10 mins
Cook Time : 4 hrs

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 red onion cut in wedges
  • 1 can reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 30 ounces canned cannellini beans drained and rinsed
  • 6 ounces marinated artichoke hearts drained and chopped
  • 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes with basil garlic and oregano (undrained)
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 4 sprigs rosemary
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives drained and halved
  • Crumbled feta cheese optional
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Instructions 

  • Place onion and chicken in slow cooker. Top with herb springs, bay leaves, chicken broth, beans, tomatoes and artichokes.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-2 1/2 hours.
  • Remove and discard sprigs and bay leaves. Transfer chicken to a medium bowl; coarsely shred chicken.
  • Mash beans with fork in slow cooker.
  • Return chicken to slow cooker.
  • Serve over rice. Top each bowl with feta cheese and olives.

Nutrition

Calories: 412kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 1747mg | Potassium: 1423mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 458IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 153mg | Iron: 6mg

Crockpot Garlic Butter Chicken

This all-in-one crockpot garlic butter chicken melts in your mouth (thanks, butter!) and is so simple to make. Not only does the make fall apart tender garlic chicken, it includes veggies making it a complete meal.

Chicken with Garlic Sauce

Let the butter do the work on this easy dinner. Mix butter, garlic, and a few spices then you will have a tantalizing dinner that’s not only good but impressive enough to serve guests (even the in-laws!).

I always love a recipe where you can put everything into the slow cooker at once and not think about it again until it’s time to serve dinner; this recipe is one of those!

Garlic butter chicken takes only 10 minutes to prep and you will be all set! You will end up with juicy, tender chicken in a delicious, garlic butter sauce that will make you want to lick your plate.

Slow Cooker Chicken and Potatoes

Garlic butter chicken and potatoes is an easy dinner recipe to whip up any night of the week. All you have to do is mix melted butter with a few common spices, add chicken, layer veggies and drizzle the delectable butter sauce over everything. This is a true fix-it-and-forget-it meal that will only take minutes to prep. The crockpot does all the hard work!

1. Mix melted butter with garlic and spices.

2. Place chicken breasts on the bottom of the slow cooker. Pour 1/3 of the butter mixture over the chicken breasts.

3. Layer potatoes and veggies on top of the chicken, making sure to place the potatoes spread apart so they have room to cook. You don’t want raw potatoes at dinnertime.

4. Pour the remaining butter mixture over veggies and potatoes.

5. Add chicken broth over everything.

6. Cook for 3 – 4 hours on high or 6 hours on low.

Can I Use Chicken Thighs Instead?

Yes. If your family prefers dark meat, you can use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts in this recipe. The thighs will need a little less time to cook, so check them at 3 hours on high or 5 hours on low. Garlic butter chicken thighs are just as delicious as the chicken breasts!

Tips for Making Crockpot Garlic Butter Chicken

  • Make sure to cut your potatoes in quarters. Since potatoes take longer to cook you want to make sure to quarter them, allowing them to cook in the same amount of time as the chicken and carrots.
  • You can swap the carrots or potatoes for any veggies that your family likes. Another couple of good vegetables that work well with the garlic butter sauce are green beans or broccoli.
  • Know your slow cooker. Every slow cooker is different and cooks differently. If this is your first time making this, you should start checking on the chicken early. No one wants to gnaw on dry chicken. 

With all the amazing Crockpot chicken recipes out there, it can be hard to choose which one to make for dinner. This garlic butter chicken is a winner; that’s for sure! The chicken is so tender it will fall apart with just a little touch and the garlic butter sauce is absolutely delicious.

So there you have it! A delicious and easy, garlic butter chicken recipe that can be made in the crockpot. Whether you are short on time or want to let your slow cooker do all the work, this recipe is a winner for any family dinner.

Want More Crockpot Chicken Recipes?

Creamy Italian Chicken

Honey Teriyaki Chicken

Mexican Crunchy Chicken Casserole

White Chicken Chili

Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken

Hoisin Chicken

Need a Slow Cooker? My favorite is this Crock Pot 7 quart Programmable Slow Cooker.

Close view of Garlic Butter Chicken and veggies.

Crockpot Garlic Butter Chicken

Author: Allison Treadwell
This all-in-one crock pot garlic chicken melts in your mouth (thanks butter) and includes veggies! Feel free to switch the veggies to green beans or broccoli.
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3.89 from 189 votes
Course : Dinner
Cuisine : American
Servings : 6 servings
Calories : 403
Total Time : 3 hrs 10 mins
Prep Time : 10 mins
Cook Time : 3 hrs

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1 pound baby carrots
  • 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes cut in wedges
  • 14.5 ounces chicken broth optional
  • 1/2 cup salted butter melted
  • 3 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon thyme ground
  • 1 teaspoon parsley dried

Instructions 

  • Place chicken in bottom crock pot.
  • Place butter in small microwavable bowl. Heat for 1 minute or until melted.
  • Add Garlic, salt, pepper, thyme and parsley to melted butter and mix.
  • Pour 1/4 of butter mixture over chicken.
  • Add carrots and potatoes. Pour remaining butter over veggies and mix to cover.
  • Add 1/2 a cup of chicken broth to crock pot. (optional just adds more delicious juices)
  • Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6 hours.

Notes

Adapted from the magical slow cooker garlic butter chicken and veggies.

Nutrition

Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 137mg | Sodium: 1013mg | Potassium: 1136mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 10964IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 2mg

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