The BEST Crockpot Chicken Alfredo Recipe
This creamy and comforting Crockpot Chicken Alfredo recipe combines tender chicken breasts with a rich and velvety Alfredo sauce, made effortlessly in a slow cooker. With garlic, parmesan cheese, and penne pasta cooked to perfection, this dish serves as a perfect hands-off meal for busy days, delivering rich flavors and satisfying textures in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 25 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Proteins and Dairy
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
- ¾ cup parmesan cheese
- 2 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Chopped greens (optional, for topping)
Dry Ingredients and Liquids
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 8 oz penne pasta, uncooked
Instructions
- Prepare and Cook the Base: Add the chicken breast, cream cheese, cubed butter, minced garlic cloves, salt, pepper, chicken broth, and heavy whipping cream into the slow cooker. Set the slow cooker to high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-5 hours, cooking until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred Chicken and Add Pasta: Remove the chicken breasts from the crockpot and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker along with the uncooked penne pasta and parmesan cheese. Cook on high for an additional 35-40 minutes, stirring occasionally until the pasta is fully cooked and the sauce has thickened.
- Serve and Garnish: Once the pasta is tender and the sauce is creamy, top the dish with freshly grated parmesan cheese and chopped greens if desired. Serve hot and enjoy a rich and flavorful Chicken Alfredo made with minimal effort.
Notes
- For best flavor, use freshly minced garlic and freshly grated parmesan cheese.
- If the sauce becomes too thick, add a little extra chicken broth or heavy cream to loosen it.
- Make sure the pasta is fully submerged in the liquid to ensure even cooking in the crockpot.
- You can use any short pasta like penne, rigatoni, or rotini as substitutes.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
