Here’s a rich, cozy Crockpot Creamy Garlic Chicken Shells recipe — tender chicken in a creamy garlic sauce tossed with pasta shells 🍝🧄
🍗 Crockpot Creamy Garlic Chicken Shells
Ingredients
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1½–2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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4–5 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup chicken broth
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1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
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4 oz cream cheese, cubed
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½ cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
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1 cup shredded Parmesan (freshly grated melts best)
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12 oz medium pasta shells
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1 tablespoon butter (optional, for extra richness)
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Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
1️⃣ Add to Crockpot
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Place chicken in the slow cooker.
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Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
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Add minced garlic, chicken broth, and cream of chicken soup.
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Place cream cheese cubes on top.
2️⃣ Cook
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LOW: 5–6 hours
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HIGH: 3–4 hours
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Chicken should shred easily.
3️⃣ Shred & Make Sauce
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Remove chicken and shred with two forks.
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Stir sauce until smooth.
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Add heavy cream and Parmesan.
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Return shredded chicken to crockpot and stir.
4️⃣ Cook Pasta Separately
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Boil shells until al dente.
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Drain and add to crockpot.
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Stir well to coat.
5️⃣ Finish
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Let sit on LOW for 10–15 minutes to thicken.
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Garnish with parsley.
Tips for Extra Flavor 🔥
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Add sautéed mushrooms or spinach.
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Stir in a handful of mozzarella for extra cheesy goodness.
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Sprinkle red pepper flakes for heat.
If you’d like, I can also give you a one-pot version where the pasta cooks right in the crockpot 😊