Subj : T.O.H. Daily Recipe - 324
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From : Dave Drum
Date : Sat Jan 06 2024 14:42:00

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      Title: Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta Copycat
 Categories: Pasta, Poultry, Cheese, Sauces
      Yield: 7 servings
 
  1 1/2 lb Boned chicken breasts;
           - trimmed of fat
     16 oz Bottle Olive Garden
           - Signature Italian Dressing
      8 oz Cream cheese
    1/4 c  Grated FRESH Parmesan
           - cheese; extra to sprinkle
           - on the finished dish *
    1/4 ts Black pepper
     16 oz Cavatappi pasta
           Toasted breadcrumbs, minced
           - fresh parsley; opt
 
  * Use fresh Parmesan cheese instead of shelf-stable
  shake cheese for this dish. It melts smoothly into the
  sauce.
  
  Spray the inside of the slow cooker with nonstick spray.
  Place the chicken breasts in a single layer at the
  bottom.
  
  Pour all of the Olive Garden dressing over the chicken
  breasts. Place the brick of cream cheese on top of the
  chicken. Sprinkle the grated fresh Parmesan over
  everything, along with the black pepper.
  
  Set the slow cooker to high, cover and cook everything
  for about four hours until the chicken is done. You can
  also cook it on the low setting for about six to seven
  hours.
  
  Shortly before the slow cooker is done, cook the
  cavatappi pasta according to the package directions and
  then drain. Already threw the box out? HererCOs how to
  cook pasta.
  
  Using tongs or two forks, move the chicken to a plate or
  cutting board. Then, use a stick blender to blend the
  sauce inside the slow cooker for two to three minutes
  until itrCOs smooth and creamy. If you donrCOt have a stick
  blender, use a hand whisk.
  
  EDITORrCOS TIP: Blending the sauce at this stage before
  other ingredients get added is the easiest way to get a
  smooth and creamy sauce with no lumps or oily spots.
  
  Use two forks to pull the cooked chicken breast apart
  into shreds. You can do this on a cutting board or place
  the chicken back in the slow cooker and shred it there.
  The chicken should be very tender and pull apart easily.
  Place the shredded chicken back in the slow cooker if
  you havenrCOt already.
  
  Add the cooked cavatappi pasta to the slow cooker.
  Gently stir everything together so the pasta and chicken
  get coated with the sauce.
  
  Spoon the Olive Garden chicken pasta onto plates or
  pasta bowls. Top each dish with a generous sprinkle of
  grated Parmesan cheese. You can also sprinkle on finely
  diced parsley and toasted breadcrumbs for color and a
  little crunch.
  
  The Magical Slow Cooker blog
  
  Makes: 6 to 8 servings
  
  RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives
 
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