Step 1

Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt, pepper and a sprinkle of garlic powder. Heat olive oil over high heat and quickly sear chicken breasts on both sides.

Step 2

Add chicken breasts, heavy cream, chicken broth, butter, garlic cloves and one teaspoon of kosher salt and several turns of freshly ground black pepper to slow cooker.

Step 3

Cook on low for about 4 hours or high for 2-3 hours, until chicken has reached 165 degrees.

Step 4

Remove chicken from slow cooker and set aside to cool and slice.

Step 5

Stir in 1 cup of hot water and uncooked penne pasta, cover and cook on high for about 30 minutes. Just until pasta is tender.

Step 6

Once pasta is tender, stir in parmesan cheese, shredded chicken and additional salt and black pepper to taste.