Description
This BEST Crockpot Chicken Alfredo recipe features tender shredded chicken and perfectly cooked penne pasta smothered in a rich, creamy homemade Alfredo sauce. Made easily in a slow cooker, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or comforting dinners with minimal effort and cleanup.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Sauce
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 2 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
Pasta and Cheese
- 8 oz penne pasta, uncooked
- ¾ cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place the chicken breast, cream cheese, cubed butter, minced garlic, salt, pepper, chicken broth, and heavy whipping cream into the slow cooker. This mixture will form the base of the Alfredo sauce while infusing the chicken with flavor.
- Cook Chicken: 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: Remove the chicken breasts from the crockpot carefully. Using two forks, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Add Pasta and Cheese: Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and add the uncooked penne pasta along with the parmesan cheese. Stir to combine everything and coat the pasta with the sauce.
- Cook Pasta: Cook on high for an additional 35-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and has absorbed the flavors of the creamy sauce.
- Serve: Top with extra freshly grated parmesan cheese and chopped greens like parsley or basil for a fresh finish. Serve hot and enjoy this comforting, creamy Crockpot Chicken Alfredo.
Notes
- This recipe is incredibly easy and perfect for busy nights, as the slow cooker does all the work.
- Using cream cheese and heavy cream creates a rich and velvety Alfredo sauce without needing heavy whipping or stovetop preparation.
- Feel free to add veggies like steamed broccoli or mushrooms for extra nutrition and texture.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently to maintain creaminess.
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
