Description
A cozy weeknight dinner featuring tender chicken in a creamy, spicy buffalo sauce with pasta, perfect for families and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz pasta of your choice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot, giving them a little space to marinate in all the delightful flavors.
- Pour the buffalo sauce over the chicken, letting it soak in and mingle with the tender meat.
- Add the minced garlic, heavy cream, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir gently to combine everything, making sure the chicken is nestled in a flavorful bath.
- Cook on low for 360 minutes or high for 240 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks and stir in the Parmesan cheese until it melts beautifully into the sauce.
- Cook the pasta separately according to package instructions until al dente.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the chicken mixture, making sure every strand is coated in that creamy, zesty sauce.
- Serve hot and garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant touch.
Notes
This dish is perfect for meal prep! Prepare the chicken and sauce in advance and store it in the fridge. Heat it up when you’re ready to cook the pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 90mg