Description
This BEST Crockpot Chicken Alfredo recipe offers a creamy, comforting dinner with juicy shredded chicken and perfectly cooked penne pasta in a rich homemade Alfredo sauce. Ideal for busy days, this slow cooker meal simplifies cooking and cleanup while delivering classic Italian-American flavors loved by all.
Ingredients
Scale
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 Topping
- 8 oz penne pasta, uncooked
- ¾ cup parmesan cheese
- Freshly grated parmesan, for topping
- Chopped greens (such as parsley), for garnish
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the chicken breast, cream cheese, cubed butter, minced garlic, salt, pepper, chicken broth, and heavy whipping cream into the slow cooker. This mixture forms the base of your creamy Alfredo sauce and slowly cooks the chicken to tender perfection.
- Cook Chicken: Set the slow cooker to high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-5 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender. This slow cooking infuses the sauce with flavor and ensures juicy shredded chicken.
- Shred Chicken and Add Pasta: Remove the cooked chicken from the crockpot and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot. Add the uncooked penne pasta and parmesan cheese to the sauce mixture.
- Cook Pasta: Cook on high for about 35-40 minutes or until the pasta is fully cooked and tender, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. The pasta will absorb the creamy Alfredo sauce, creating a cohesive dish.
- Serve and Garnish: Once the pasta is done, serve the chicken Alfredo immediately. Top servings with freshly grated parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of chopped greens like parsley for added freshness and color.
Notes
- This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you want a comforting meal with minimal fuss.
- The creamy sauce combines cream cheese, butter, heavy cream, and parmesan for richness and depth of flavor.
- You can swap penne pasta for any short pasta you prefer, but ensure cooking times remain similar.
- For extra vegetables, add steamed broccoli or spinach just before serving.
- Leftovers store well for up to 3 days in the refrigerator and reheat 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
