Description
This Buffalo Wild Wings Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is a creamy, rich, and flavorful dish where tender chicken breasts are slow-cooked in a luscious blend of Buffalo Wild Wings Parmesan Garlic wing sauce, cream cheese, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese. Paired with perfectly cooked penne pasta, this hearty meal delivers a delightful combination of tangy, cheesy, and savory flavors, making it perfect for a comforting family dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Sauce
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 12 oz. jar Buffalo Wild Wings Parmesan Garlic wing sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Pasta
- 1 16 oz box penne pasta
Instructions
- Prepare Slow Cooker: Spray the bottom of the crockpot with non-stick spray or line it with a crockpot liner for easy cleanup.
- Add Chicken and Sauces: Place the 3 boneless chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot. Pour the Buffalo Wild Wings Parmesan Garlic wing sauce and heavy cream evenly over the chicken.
- Add Cheeses: Arrange the cubed cream cheese and shredded parmesan cheese on top of the sauce mixture, allowing them to melt and blend into the sauce as it cooks.
- Cook Chicken: Cover and cook on high heat for 4 hours or on low heat for 8 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred Chicken: Once cooked, shred the chicken breasts directly in the crockpot using two forks to mix thoroughly with the creamy sauce.
- Cook Pasta: While the chicken is finishing cooking, prepare the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain well.
- Combine Pasta and Chicken: Add the cooked pasta into the crockpot and stir to combine with the creamy parmesan garlic chicken mixture until evenly coated.
- Serve: Serve the dish hot, optionally with a side of garlic bread for an extra flavorful meal.
Notes
- Kick Up The Spice: Add a dash of red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne pepper to add heat and depth to the sauce.
- Room Temperature Cream Cheese: Allow cream cheese to come to room temperature before cooking to prevent curdling in the crockpot.
- Substitute Sauce: If you can’t find Buffalo Wild Wings sauce, mix Alfredo sauce with roasted garlic salad dressing or use any good-quality garlic parmesan sauce.
- Don’t Overcook Pasta: Cook pasta al dente or slightly under to avoid mushiness when mixed with the sauce.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheating: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or until warmed through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/6 of the recipe)
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 960 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
