This Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta recipe is perfect when you’re looking to cook up some chicken thighs, veggies, and pasta. It’s a one pot meal that yields tender chicken and only needs just a handful on ingredients. Give this delicious meal a try next time you’re looking for something easy to put on the dinner table.

Chicken pasta recipes are so versatile and if you’re looking to put together a complete meal plan, add my Slow Cooker Pesto Mozzarella Chicken Pasta and Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta to your list.

Why You’ll Love This

One of the things you’ll like most about this easy garlic butter chicken pasta is that it’s a complete meal. Loaded with tender chicken, pasta, vegetables, and a homemade garlic butter sauce, you’ll barely have to lift a finger for dinner.

I made this while we were out at the lake one day and all I had to do was came home, boil the noodles, and dinner was served. 

If you want a version of this with potatoes, try my garlic butter chicken with veggies recipe or garlic parmesan chicken dinner.

Recipe Ingredients

• Boneless skinless chicken thighs: Tender and juicy boneless chicken thighs are a primary protein source for the dish.
• Minced garlic: A flavorful addition, minced garlic enhances the overall taste of the dish with its aromatic and sharp taste.
• Carrots (peeled and sliced): Sweet and earthy carrots add a vibrant color and natural sweetness to the slow cooked recipe.
• White onion (diced): Diced white onion contributes a savory flavor and texture to the dish, blending well with other ingredients.
• Salted butter (cut into slices): These infuse the dish with a delicious and creamy flavor.
• Dried thyme: Brings a warm and herbal hint, enhancing the overall aroma and taste of the chicken pasta.
• Dried basil: Dried basil adds a fragrant, slightly peppery flavor, complementing the other herbs in the dish.
• Sea salt: Sea salt serves to season and elevate the flavors of the ingredients, providing a balanced taste. You can also use kosher salt.
• Black pepper: Pepper contributes a subtle heat and depth to the dish, enhancing its overall savory taste.
• Frozen peas (ADD AT THE END): Bright green frozen peas add a burst of color and freshness when stirred in towards the end of cooking.
• Rotini pasta cooked al dente (ADD AT THE END): Al dente rotini pasta, added towards the end, provides a hearty texture and completes the chicken pasta dish.
• Parmesan cheese (for serving): Grated Parmesan cheese is a finishing touch, offering a flavorful and salty flavor to enhance the overall taste of the dish when served.

Step-by-Step Directions

Step One – Add the chicken, garlic, onions, carrots, butter, thyme, basil, salt and pepper into the crock pot.

Step Two – Cover and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours.

Step Three – Shred the cooked chicken with 2 forks directly in the slow cooker pot.

Step Four – Cook pasta in a large pot according to the package directions. Add in cooked pasta (discarding the pasta water).

Step Five – Add the peas.

Step Six – Stir until combined well. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve immediately! Enjoy!

How to Serve

• Serve the Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta on individual plates, garnishing each portion with a sprinkle of fresh herbs, such as chopped parsley or basil. Optionally, add a generous amount of freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top for an extra layer of cheesy goodness. Make it creamy garlic chicken pasta by adding mozzarella cheese.
• You can also serve this pasta on a bed of fresh spinach or arugula for a lighter meal option. The greens add a fresh contrast to the warm pasta and chicken, creating a well-balanced and visually appealing dish.
• Side dishes such as golden brown garlic bread, a simple side salad, roasted green beans, grilled asparagus, Caprese salad, coleslaw, sautéed spinach, bruschetta, mashed potatoes, or quinoa/couscous pair great for a well-rounded and delicious meal.

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