Description
This BEST Crockpot Chicken Alfredo recipe delivers a creamy, comforting dinner with juicy shredded chicken and perfectly cooked penne pasta in a rich homemade Alfredo sauce. Slow-cooked to meld flavors effortlessly, it’s an ideal meal for busy weeknights with minimal cleanup required.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken & Sauce
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, cubed
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 2 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
Pasta & Toppings
- 8 oz penne pasta, uncooked
- ¾ cup parmesan cheese
- Freshly grated parmesan cheese, for topping
- Chopped greens (such as parsley), for garnish
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Add the chicken breast, cream cheese, cubed butter, minced garlic, salt, pepper, chicken broth, and heavy whipping cream into the crockpot. Stir gently if needed to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Cook Chicken: Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 4-5 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender enough to shred easily.
- Shred Chicken and Add Pasta: Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot. Add the uncooked penne pasta and parmesan cheese, stirring to combine with the sauce.
- Cook Pasta: Cook on high for about 35-40 minutes, or until the pasta is fully cooked and tender, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Serve: Spoon the creamy chicken Alfredo and pasta into bowls. Top each serving with freshly grated parmesan and chopped greens for a fresh finish.
Notes
- This recipe makes a creamy, rich Alfredo sauce with minimal effort using the slow cooker.
- Perfect for busy weeknights as everything cooks in one pot with easy cleanup.
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
- If thicker sauce is preferred, cook pasta a little less and allow sauce to thicken before serving.
- Garnishing with parsley or basil adds a nice color and fresh taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 754 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 929 mg
- Fat: 56 g
- Saturated Fat: 34 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 211 mg
