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Crockpot Chicken Alfredo Recipe

Course: Dinner, pasta
Cuisine: American, Italian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Calories: 806kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
Creamy, delicious crockpot chicken Alfredo is one of the easiest slow cooker recipes you can make at home on those cold winter nights.
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Ingredients

  • pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning store-bought or homemade
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups heavy cream (1 pint)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (½ stick)
  • 16 ounces dry penne pasta (1 box)
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic minced

Instructions

  • Season the chicken with ½ teaspoon salt, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and ground pepper.
    1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet set over medium-high heat.
    1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Once heated, sauté the chicken breasts until browned but not cooked through, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Place the chicken breasts into the slow cooker.
    chicken cooking in a crockpot
  • Add in the heavy cream and butter, and sprinkle in the remaining ½ teaspoon salt.
    2 cups heavy cream, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Cover and cook for 2-4 hours on high or 4-6 hours on low.
  • While the chicken is cooking, cook the pasta to al dente according to package directions. Reserve at least 1½ cups of the pasta water.
    16 ounces dry penne pasta
  • Remove the chicken from the slow cooker to slice or shred.
  • If the heavy cream appears bit clumpy and separated, use a whisk to stir it up well in the slow cooker.
  • Stir in the grated Parmesan and minced garlic.
    ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 2 cloves garlic
  • Add the pasta and chicken to the slow cooker and give everything a stir.
  • If more liquid is needed, stir in the pasta water, little by little. Season the chicken alfredo with salt and pepper to taste.
    crockpot chicken alfredo in a slow cooker

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Notes

  • Try adding in some spinach or kale with the pasta and stir until wilted.
  • Try a different shape of pasta, such as bowties or rigatoni.
  • Try making salmon, shrimp, or meatball alfredo!
  • Add broccoli florets, peas, or carrots for a veggie boost.
  • Add in chopped bacon or pancetta for an umami kick.
  • Cook your pasta separately to avoid mushy alfredo! I like to cook mine to al-dente and let it finish in the sauce.
  • Don't forget to save some of that pasta water to thin out the sauce if needed!
  • To save time, you can use pre-cooked shredded or sliced chicken.
  • If you need to thicken up your alfredo sauce, make a slurry of 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water and stir it into the sauce. Let it cook and thicken for 5-10 minutes.
Storage: Store crockpot chicken alfredo in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 806kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 190mg | Sodium: 692mg | Potassium: 693mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1509IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 156mg | Iron: 2mg