Crockpot Chicken Alfredo

This Crockpot Chicken Alfredo recipe comes together in one pot and is perfect for busy days when you need a filling, tasty dinner, but don’t have time to tend to it over a hot stove. You only need a handful of ingredients and your handy dandy slow cooker to make this at home!

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How To Make Crockpot Chicken Alfredo (recipe)

Homemade Chicken Alfredo (But in Your Crockpot!)

Chicken Alfredo is a takeout staple I knew I had to learn how to make at home. And I did! But I wanted to take this recipe a step further to make it more convenient. I knew there had to be a way to set it and forget it in my Crockpot for those busy days when I can’t (or don’t want to) stand over a hot stove babysitting a dish. I’m proud to say this easy Homemade Chicken Alfredo recipe meets that criteria! It’s delicious, filling, and simple to throw together any night of the week.

I like serving heavy pasta dishes with light sides, like my Berry Spinach Salad or my Italian Chopped Salad. Pairs great with white wine or a light cocktail!

How To Make Crockpot Chicken Alfredo (recipe)

Ingredients

  • Boneless, skinless chicken thighs (Can swap for boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenders, if preferred.)
  • Heavy cream (Can swap for half and half or whole milk, if desired.)
  • Low-sodium chicken broth 
  • Cubed cream cheese (Critical for creaminess, but can use reduced fat, if preferred.)
  • Cubed unsalted butter
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Italian seasoning
  • Grated parmesan cheese
  • Fresh chopped parsley
  • Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

How To Make Crockpot Chicken Alfredo (recipe)

How To Make Crockpot Chicken Alfredo

  • To a crockpot, add all of the ingredients except the dry pasta — chicken thighs, heavy cream, chicken broth, cream cheese, butter and seasonings. Cook on HIGH for 2 hours, or until chicken is tender and fully cooked.
  • Remove chicken from the slow cooker, and shred. Return back to the slow cooker along with the pasta and parmesan cheese. Cook on HIGH for 30 minutes, or until noodles are tender.
  • Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Serve immediately with fresh chopped parsley and extra parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

Pro Tip: If you have the time brown your chicken thighs in a pan or in your slow cooker set to HIGH before adding remaining ingredients to give it a nice crust and release its juices for more chicken flavor.

Storage, Reheating, and Freezing Instructions

  • Store cooled leftover chicken Alfredo in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Freeze completely cooled and cooked Alfredo in a freezer-safe container. Even better if it’s oven-safe, like an aluminum baking dish, to make reheating easier.
  • Reheat frozen Chicken Alfredo in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 60-90 minutes, covered, until bubbling and warmed through. Reheat thawed pasta for 30-60 minutes until warmed through. Remove lid for the last 15-30 minutes and sprinkle with mozzarella and/or parmesan cheese to let it brown. You may need to add a splash of cream or milk to the pasta to keep it from drying out.

How To Make Crockpot Chicken Alfredo (recipe)

Variations

  • Mix in some greens like chopped spinach or kale! Just add it in after the pasta has cooked so it doesn’t completely fall apart.
  • Change up your pasta for a variety of textures! Chickpea pasta, fettuccini, and bow ties are great with Alfredo.
  • Swap that chicken for another lean protein like blackened salmon!
  • Add more veggies like peas and diced carrots, or even small or chopped broccoli florets!
  • Add some chopped bacon or pancetta! Bonus points for cooking your chicken in the same pan, or cooking both in your crockpot insert. Talk about flavor!

How To Make Crockpot Chicken Alfredo (recipe)

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Crockpot Chicken Alfredo

5 from 3 votes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6

This Crockpot Chicken Alfredo recipe comes together in one pot and is perfect for busy days when you need a filling, tasty dinner, but don't have time to tend to it over a hot stove. You only need a handful of ingredients and your handy dandy slow cooker to make this at home!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 pound uncooked ziti pasta
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • fresh chopped parsley for serving
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

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  • Add chicken thighs, heavy cream, chicken broth, cream cheese, butter and seasonings to a crockpot. Cook on HIGH for 2 hours or until chicken is tender and fully cooked.
  • Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred. Return back to the slow cooker along with the pasta and parmesan cheese. Cook on HIGH for 30 minutes or until noodles are tender.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately with fresh chopped parsley and extra parmesan cheese for serving, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Crockpot Chicken Alfredo
Amount per Serving
Calories
815
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
50
g
77
%
Saturated Fat
 
29
g
181
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
227
mg
76
%
Sodium
 
513
mg
22
%
Potassium
 
508
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
 
61
g
20
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
31
g
62
%
Vitamin A
 
1741
IU
35
%
Vitamin C
 
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
 
202
mg
20
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken Alfredo, Copycat recipes, Crock Pot Meals

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    • Hi Susan!

      Sorry about that! I used 1 pound of uncooked ziti pasta. I added it to the recipe card. Thanks for pointing that out to me.

      Kelley

  • Tailynn Contreras

    Is the pasta cooked when you add it to the crockpot?

    • Hi Tailynn!

      No the pasta is uncooked when it gets added to the crockpot. If you want to speed up the process you can always boil the pasta separately if you prefer. Otherwise it will take about 30 minutes on high in the crockpot to cook.

      Thanks!

      Kelley

  • Cheryl

    I cooked the Crockpot Chicken Alfredo for my family and they loved it!

    • Hi Paul,

      Yes frozen broccoli can be added to this. I would add it when you add in the noodles.

      Thanks and enjoy!

      Kelley

  • Brian S Wilburn

    If you didn’t want chicken at all just pasta would you just add the noodle after and hour after putting other ingredients in

    • Hi Brian,

      Yes I think that’s a good idea. I would cook the sauce for about an hour then add in the pasta and cook until tender.

      Thanks & Enjoy!

      Kelley

  • Two questions:
    Do you use frozen or fresh chicken thighs? And can you use linguini or spaghetti instead of ziti pasta?

    • Hi Alyssa,

      I use fresh chicken thighs for this recipe.

      Yes you can use your favorite type of pasta! Just check after 15-20 minutes to make sure it doesn’t get overcooked.

      Thanks and Enjoy!

      Kelley

  • Bonnie Minskey

    Hi Kelley
    Can boneless, skinless chicken breasts be used. If so could you please revive the instructions for me.
    Thank you. Bonnie

    • Hi Bonnie,

      Yes you can use boneless skinless chicken breasts! I would cook them for 1 1/2-2 1/2 hours on low rather than high. Chicken breasts tend to dry out faster than chicken thighs.

      Hope you enjoy! Thank you!

      Kelley

    • Hi Jenna,

      Yes absolutely! I would just increase the cooking time. I would check after 4 hours but it could take up to 6.

      Thanks and enjoy,

      Kelley

  • Holly

    Thank you for posting this recipe. I am considering making this for a work potluck (Italian theme). I would greatly appreciate if you have time to answer a couple questions:
    1). I noticed you responded to a couple others who asked about using chicken breast rather than thighs- would cutting up the raw chicken breasts to bite-sized pieces ensure it would cook in 2 hours before adding the other ingredients?
    2). Could I use frozen egg noodles in place of dry pasta (I think the thicker noodles are better with alfredo to hold the sauce), and if so, would I still add them 30 minutes prior to serving?

    • Hi Holly,

      1. Yes you can use boneless skinless chicken breasts! I would cook them for 1 1/2-2 1/2 hours on low rather than high. Chicken breasts tend to dry out faster than chicken thighs. Also leaving the chicken breast whole keeps it from drying out.

      2. Yes you could use frozen egg noodles. However they will take more time. I would add them 1 hour prior to serving since they are frozen.

      Hope you enjoy! Thank you!

      Kelley

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