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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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!
Looking for more chicken recipes? Then give my chicken shawarma recipe a try!
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
- 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.
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!
what to serve with crockpot chicken alfredo
- 20 minutes
- 2 hours 50 minutes
- 13 minutes
- 30 minutes
- 1 hour
- 40 minutes
More Slow Cooker Pasta Recipes to Try
products i used
Crockpot Chicken Alfredo
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
- 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 Information
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Holley
This is one of my go-to meals during my busy work weeks. So easy to throw together and family LOVES it!
Elizabeth
I love how easy this recipe is! I never knew you could make pasta in a crockpot either. Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.
Caitlin
If you double this recipe will it fit in one crock pot or will I need 2?
Thanks!
Kelley Simmons
I would suggest using two just to be safe. The pasta does puff up a lot when cooked!
Thanks and enjoy!
Kelley
Christina K Hitch
I just seen this recipe and yes iam going to make this,thank you Christina
Sheila
I added uncooked pasta and after the time specified my pasta was still hard. I added more chicken broth but still wasn’t cooked after 30 min more. What did I do wrong and any suggestions on how to reheat. I cooked separately more cream, butter, cream cheese to add to it.
Kelley Simmons
Hi Shelia,
I am so sorry to hear that the pasta wasn’t fully cooked for you! That is so strange and I honestly can figure out why? Was it whole wheat pasta perhaps? Sometimes it helps to stir a couple times when it’s cooking to to make sure everything is properly distributed. I have a couple crockpots and I do notice a difference in the heat for some of them I am wondering if it just needed to cook a little longer although an 30 mins seems like plenty of time.
I am sorry I couldn’t help more! Thank you for giving my recipe a try!
Kelley
Sondra Horning
Yes, so far it looks delicious
Sondra Horning
Delicious and easy
Courtney
Do you use grated or shredded Parmesan?
Kelley Simmons
Hi!
I used grated parmesan although both would work fine!
Thanks,
Kelley
Sherry
OK I want to use boneless skinless chicken breast (hubby doesn’t like dark meat). I will sear the chicken before starting. I also want to use Reames frozen noodles. On what temp and how long to cook? And when do I add the frozen noodles? It looks delicious and I can’t wait to try it. Thanks.
Kelley Simmons
Hi! I would follow the recipe instructions and cook temperature for chicken breast I would just check maybe 30 minutes sooner. The reames should take about 30 minutes in the slow cooker on high.
Thanks and enjoy!
Kelley
Joseph Eakin
Making this now…. What is the serving size?
Kelley Simmons
Hi!
This recipe serves 6 so 1/6 of this would be the serving size on the calorie calculator.
Thanks,
Kelley