If you have a taste for a popular restaurants’ pasta, but want lesser carbs, then this recipe is a keeper for you!

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lbs. chicken breasts, boneless & skinless
• 1 bottle of Olive Garden Italian dressing
• 16 oz. cream cheese
• Black pepper, to taste
• 2 T. Ranch seasoning mix
• 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese, plus extra as a topping
• 1 lb. of Ziti pasta

Directions:

1. Put the chicken breasts in a crockpot.
2. Pour in the Olive Garden Italian dressing.
3. Put the cream cheese on top of the chicken & Olive Garden Italian dressing.
4. Add the black pepper, to taste
5. Sprinkle in the Parmesan Cheese.
6. Cook on high for 4 hours with the lid on the crockpot or cook it on low for 6-8 hours.
7. Once it is cooked, shred the chicken, while it is in the crockpot.
8. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, until it is al dente & then add it to the crockpot.
9. Top with additional Parmesan cheese (if desired) & enjoy!