Crockpot Chicken Alfredo | Easy Creamy Pasta Dinner
Crockpot Chicken Alfredo is the ultimate comfort food for busy nights. Juicy chicken, tender pasta, and a creamy garlic-Parmesan sauce come together in one pot with almost no effort. Perfect for beginner home cooks who want a restaurant-quality meal without the fuss.
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 8 ounces penne or rotini pasta uncooked
- 1½ cups Parmesan cheese grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the crockpot and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Scatter minced garlic over the chicken, then pour in chicken broth and heavy cream.
- Cover and cook on low for 5 hours or high for 2½ hours until chicken is tender.
- Stir in uncooked pasta, ensuring it’s submerged in liquid. Cook on low for 1 hour or high for 30 minutes.
- Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the crockpot.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until sauce is creamy.
- Let rest for 5 minutes to thicken, then garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
For extra creaminess, stir in 2 oz of cream cheese before adding Parmesan. To switch it up, add steamed broccoli or spinach for a veggie twist on Crockpot Chicken Alfredo.
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Calories: 640
Protein: 45g
Fat: 34g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 780mg
Calories: 640
Protein: 45g
Fat: 34g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 780mg