Creamy Keto Chicken Parmesan Pasta

🍗🧀 Creamy Keto Chicken Parmesan Pasta

A rich, creamy, cheesy low-carb pasta loaded with tender shredded chicken, spinach, juicy tomatoes, and Parmesan. An easy one-pot slow-cooker meal that’s perfect for a filling dinner. ❤️

📝 Ingredients

Servings: 6–8

• 8 oz (225 g) keto/low-carb pasta
• 2–3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup (240 ml) chicken broth
• 1 block (8 oz / 225 g) cream cheese, cut into cubes
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1½ cups grape tomatoes, halved
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 2 tsp minced garlic
• 1–2 tsp salt, to taste
• 1–2 tsp black pepper
• 1–2 tsp garlic powder
• 1–2 tsp onion powder
• 1–2 tsp red pepper flakes, to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the slow cooker: Lightly grease the inside of your slow cooker if desired.
2. Add the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
3. Add the creamy ingredients: Pour in the chicken broth and add the cubed cream cheese.
4. Add the vegetables: Add the halved grape tomatoes and minced garlic.
5. Season: Sprinkle in the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes. Adjust the red pepper to your preferred level of heat.
6. Slow-cook: Cover and cook on HIGH for about 3–4 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked and easy to shred. Chicken should reach 165°F/74°C internally.
7. Shred the chicken: Remove the cooked chicken and shred it with two forks. Return it to the slow cooker and stir everything together until the cream cheese creates a smooth, creamy sauce.
8. Add Parmesan: Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and incorporated into the sauce.
9. Add spinach: Add the fresh spinach and stir. Cover for a few minutes until the spinach wilts.
10. Add the keto pasta: Cook the low-carb pasta according to its package directions if required. Drain it well, then add it to the slow cooker.
11. Combine: Gently toss everything together until the pasta is completely coated in the creamy chicken-Parmesan sauce.
12. Taste and finish: Taste and adjust the salt, pepper, garlic, or red pepper flakes as desired.

⚡ Faster Version

For a quicker meal, use pre-cooked grilled chicken. Add the chopped/shredded chicken, tomatoes, broth, cream cheese, garlic, and seasonings to the slow cooker and cook until hot and creamy. Then stir in the Parmesan, spinach, and prepared pasta.

💡 Tips for the Best Pasta

• Don’t overcook keto pasta—many low-carb pastas become soft quickly.
• Cut the cream cheese into cubes so it melts more easily.
• If the sauce becomes too thick, add a small splash of chicken broth.
• For extra creaminess, reserve a little of the pasta cooking liquid and stir in a tablespoon or two.
• Add Parmesan after the chicken is shredded for a smoother, cheesier sauce.

🧀🍗 Protein

The total protein will depend heavily on the chicken breast size and the specific keto pasta you use. With 2–3 large chicken breasts plus a protein-rich low-carb pasta, this makes a particularly protein-dense meal. Check your pasta’s nutrition label for the exact 20 g protein per serving claim.