Crockpot Creamy Garlic Chicken Shells

Ingredients:

• 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 12 oz medium pasta shells (uncooked, about 3 cups dry)
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1½ cups heavy cream
• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)
• ¼ cup roasted garlic cloves or paste (about 1 small head, mashed)
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian herb blend
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional garnish)

Instructions:

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