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This crock pot chicken alfredo has juicy chicken breasts slow-cooked in a rich and creamy sauce with parmesan. Shred the chicken afterward and stir in your favorite pasta for an easy one-pot alfredo the whole family loves!
After everyone loved my Instant Pot chicken alfredo, I thought it was time to share this easy crock pot version! I also have one-pan recipes for chicken spinach alfredo and fettuccine alfredo shrimp for you to try, next.
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Today, we’re taking my homemade alfredo to the crock pot with this easy, one-pot chicken alfredo. This creamy crock pot chicken alfredo is fast becoming my household’s favorite weeknight comfort food, and you’ll see why. Juicy chicken gets slow-cooked in a combination of cream, parmesan, and seasonings until it’s practically falling apart in the crock. Afterward, I shred the chicken and toss everything with cooked pasta to make a satisfying, home-cooked meal with hardly any effort!
Ingredients You’ll Need
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- Chicken – I recommend boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for this recipe, as it’s easiest to shred.
- Heavy Cream – Or half-and-half. Don’t substitute heavy cream in this recipe with lower-fat options, like milk, which tends to split and curdle in the heat.
- Parmesan Cheese – Freshly grated parmesan cheese or pecorino cheese is best. Pre-grated cheese won’t melt as smoothly.
- Seasonings – Garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. You can substitute 2-4 cloves of fresh garlic (per 1 teaspoon of garlic powder) and ⅓ cup of chopped fresh onion (per 1 teaspoon of onion powder).
- Pasta – Any dried pasta you’d like!
Crock Pot Chicken Alfredo
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper
- 12 ounces dried pasta
Instructions
- Mix together heavy cream, cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper until well blended.2 cups heavy cream, 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, Salt and pepper
- Pour mixture into the base of your crockpot.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper and nestle into the heavy cream mixture. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and you can shred it.1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- During the last little bit of cooking, bring a large pot of water to boil and cook pasta according to the package directions. Drain.12 ounces dried pasta
- Remove chicken from the crockpot and using two forks, shred. Add back to the sauce, stirring to coat. Add the drained pasta and mix everything together.
- Put the lid on and let it cook for 10-15 minutes more, just to get everything nice and hot, and it helps the sauce stick to the pasta.
- Garnish with Parmesan cheese, parsley, red pepper flakes, or black pepper as desired.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Chicken Alfredo in a Crock Pot
- Start with a creamy base. Whisk the grated parmesan with the heavy cream and seasonings in a bowl until smooth. Pour the mixture into the bottom of your crockpot or slow cooker. You can also combine and stir these together inside the crockpot to save time.
- Add the chicken. Next, season the chicken well with salt and pepper. Nestle the chicken breasts (or thighs) into the cheese and cream mixture inside the crockpot.
- Cook. Cover and cook for 3-4 hours on Low until the chicken is cooked through and shreddable.
- Boil the pasta. Toward the end of the cooking time, boil your choice of pasta according to the package directions. Drain the pasta afterward. I like to toss the cooked noodles with a little olive oil before setting them aside, to help with sticking.
- Shred the chicken. You can remove the chicken from the slow cooker or carefully shred it inside the pot using two forks.
- Put it all together. Afterward, stir the shredded chicken into the sauce along with the cooked pasta. Place the lid back onto the slow cooker and let it cook for 10-15 minutes more, enough to heat everything through.
- Serve! I love garnishing my crock pot chicken alfredo with parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, and red pepper flakes. Feel free to add a crack of fresh black pepper or any other add-ons you’d like. See below for easy ways to turn this chicken alfredo into a meal.
Tips and Variations
- Don’t overcook the pasta. I recommend boiling the pasta al dente or just under since you’ll be adding it to the sauce afterward to cook further. If you overcook the pasta the first time, it’ll turn out mushy.
- Salt the pasta water. Toss 2-3 spoonfuls of table salt into the water you’ll use to boil your pasta. It seasons the pasta and makes the overall dish more flavorful.
- More seasonings. Make a crockpot Cajun chicken alfredo by rubbing the chicken with Cajun seasoning.
- Add veggies. Stir in broccoli florets to make chicken and broccoli alfredo. You can let raw broccoli slow-cook alongside the chicken or add in pre-cooked or frozen broccoli at the end to let it heat through with the rest of the ingredients. Another option is to wilt in fresh or frozen spinach or stir in frozen peas at the very end.
Serving Suggestions
Creamy chicken alfredo is a satisfying dinner served as-is, or we’ll enjoy ours with a side of crispy air fryer garlic bread, or focaccia with bread dipping oil for a restaurant-style family meal. Lighten things up with a salad on the side, like a fresh Caesar salad or juicy tomato mozzarella salad. For dessert, I’ve had these white chocolate cranberry cookies on repeat lately!
Storing and Reheating Leftovers
- Refrigerate. Transfer any leftover slow cooker chicken alfredo to an airtight container to store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Neither creamy sauces nor cooked pasta are good candidates for freezing, so I don’t recommend it for this recipe. But, I do recommend turning leftovers into chicken alfredo lasagna!
- Reheat. Warm the leftovers in the microwave or in a saucepan on the stovetop until they’re hot throughout. You may want to add a splash of milk, water, or broth to help loosen up the alfredo sauce when reheating.
