Description
A rich and creamy Crockpot Chicken Alfredo that features juicy shredded chicken breasts cooked low and slow with a delicious homemade Alfredo sauce, penne pasta, and parmesan cheese. Perfect for an easy, comforting dinner with minimal prep and cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken & 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 & Topping
- 8 oz penne pasta, uncooked
- ¾ cup parmesan cheese
- Freshly grated parmesan (for topping)
- Chopped greens (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Add Ingredients to Crockpot: Place the chicken breast, cream cheese, cubed unsalted butter, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, chicken broth, and heavy whipping cream into the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine.
- Cook Chicken: Cook the mixture on high for 2 to 3 hours or on low for 4 to 5 hours until the chicken breast is cooked through and tender enough to shred.
- Shred Chicken: Carefully remove the cooked chicken breast from the crockpot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken back into the crockpot.
- Add Pasta and Cheese: Add the uncooked penne pasta and parmesan cheese to the crockpot. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Cook Pasta: Cook on high for about 35 to 40 minutes, or until the pasta is fully cooked and tender, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Finish and Serve: Once the pasta is cooked, top with freshly grated parmesan cheese and chopped greens if desired. Serve hot and enjoy your creamy Crockpot Chicken Alfredo!
Notes
- This Crockpot Chicken Alfredo is incredibly easy to make and perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
- Using cream cheese and butter creates a rich, creamy sauce without any pre-made Alfredo mixes.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste depending on your preference and the saltiness of your chicken broth.
- You can substitute penne pasta with other short pasta shapes like rigatoni or rotini if preferred.
- For added greens, consider topping with fresh parsley, spinach, or basil for extra color and freshness.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 754
- 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
