Description
This Crockpot Chicken Alfredo recipe offers a deliciously creamy and comforting meal made effortlessly in a slow cooker. Tender shredded chicken combined with a rich homemade Alfredo sauce and perfectly cooked penne pasta makes it ideal for busy weeknights or easy entertaining with minimal cleanup.
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 Finishing
- ¾ cup parmesan cheese
- 8 oz penne pasta, uncooked
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place the chicken breast, cream cheese, cubed butter, minced garlic, salt, pepper, chicken broth, and heavy whipping cream into the crockpot. Stir lightly to combine.
- Cook Chicken: Set the crockpot to high and cook for 2 to 3 hours, or on low for 4 to 5 hours, until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and tender.
- Shred Chicken: Remove the cooked chicken breasts from the crockpot and shred them finely using two forks.
- Add Pasta and Cheese: Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and add the uncooked penne pasta along with the parmesan cheese. Stir to combine all ingredients well.
- Cook Pasta: Cover and cook on high for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the pasta is fully cooked and the sauce has thickened to a creamy consistency.
- Serve: Garnish with freshly grated parmesan cheese and chopped fresh greens if desired. Serve hot for a comforting and hearty meal.
Notes
- This recipe is perfect for busy households since it requires minimal hands-on time.
- The creamy sauce is homemade and rich without any store-bought Alfredo mix.
- You can add chopped fresh parsley or basil on top for added freshness.
- Use freshly grated parmesan for the best flavor and texture.
- Keep an eye on the pasta’s cooking time as crockpots can vary in heat intensity.
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
