Name: Slow Cooker Garlic Chicken Farfalle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1 12 oz Lawry's mesquite marinade with lime juice; 1 pound farfalle pasta; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 3 - 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon pepper; 2 tablespoons butter; 5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled; 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

Slow Cooker Garlic Chicken Farfalle – slow cooker chicken shredded and tossed with pasta, bacon, cream, Parmesan cheese, and black pepper.

Originally published January 28, 2014. Updated June 15, 2020.

This is one of the first recipes I ever found on the internet after I became a stay-at-home mom. So I’ve been making it for years and years and years. And no, I won’t tell you how many years ago that was.

The chicken cooks all day in the slow cooker in a tasty marinade until it’s practically falling apart. Then you shred that and add it to cooked pasta, crispy bacon, lots of black pepper, and a creamy Parmesan sauce.

My kids love it and it makes a ton so we always have plenty for dinner and leftovers for the next day.

Ingredients

Boneless skinless chicken breasts
12 ounce bottle Lawry’s Mesquire Marinade with Lime Juice
Farfalle pasta (use any small shape of pasta)
Heavy whipping cream
Fresh garlic
Black pepper
Butter
Bacon
Parmesan cheese

How To Make Slow Cooker Garlic Chicken Farfalle

Put chicken in slow cooker with the marinade
Cook on low for 6 hours
Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred
Cook farfalle according to package instructions
Cook bacon; crumble when cool
In a separate skillet, cook garlic in butter
Add heavy whipping cream, pepper, Parmesan cheese, and crumbled bacon
Whisk together on low heat for 3 – 4 minutes
Pour sauce over cooked, drained pasta
Add shredded chicken and stir through
Sprinkle more Parmesan on top

How Long Is Garlic Chicken Farfalle Good For?

This pasta will last up to 3 – 5 days if stored in an airtight container in the fridge.

If it seems dry when reheating, a splash of chicken broth or more heavy cream will help to loosen it up and make it saucy again.

Can You Freeze Garlic Chicken Farfalle?

I haven’t tried it but it should freeze fine. I would use a freezer ziploc bag and squeeze as much air out as possible.

It might be a little dry after being defrosted so adding some chicken broth or cream will help. Also, more cheese won’t hurt.

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Yield: 8 servings