Crockpot Garlic Butter Chicken Meatball Pasta

This one-pot wonder brings together tender chicken meatballs, savory garlic butter, and perfectly cooked pasta in a rich, creamy sauce, all made effortlessly in your slow cooker.

Prep

20 min

Cook

3 hr

Total

3 hr 20 min

Makes

6-8

Ingredients

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• 1.5 lbs ground chicken
• 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 12 oz (340 g) penne pasta, uncooked
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, for garnish

Instructions

1. 01

   In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, parsley, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined. Form into 1-inch meatballs.

2. 02

   In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter. Stir in the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using).

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