Description

This Crockpot Chicken Alfredo is a creamy, comforting, and easy-to-make meal perfect for busy weeknights. Tender shredded chicken cooked slowly in a rich Alfredo sauce with cream cheese, butter, garlic, and parmesan, combined with perfectly cooked penne pasta, makes for a delicious and satisfying dish with minimal effort and cleanup.

Ingredients

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Protein and Dairy

1 lb chicken breast
4 oz cream cheese
4 Tbsp unsalted butter
3 garlic cloves (minced)
3/4 cup parmesan cheese
2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream

Liquids and Broth

1 cup chicken broth

Dry Ingredients

1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
8 oz penne pasta, uncooked

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Instructions

Combine Ingredients in Crockpot: Add chicken breast, cream cheese, cubed butter, minced garlic, salt, pepper, chicken broth, and heavy whipping cream into the slow cooker. This mixture forms the base of your creamy Alfredo sauce while cooking the chicken.
Cook Chicken: Set the slow cooker to high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-5 hours, cooking until the chicken breast is fully cooked and tender enough to shred easily.
Shred Chicken: Remove the chicken from the crockpot and shred it using two forks. Place the shredded chicken back into the crockpot.
Add Pasta and Cheese: Add uncooked penne pasta and parmesan cheese to the crockpot with the shredded chicken and Alfredo sauce. Stir gently to combine all ingredients well.
Cook Pasta: Cook on high for about 35-40 minutes, or until the pasta is fully cooked through and has absorbed the flavors of the sauce.
Serve: Top with freshly grated parmesan cheese and chopped greens if desired, then serve hot for a creamy, hearty meal.

Notes

This recipe is incredibly easy to make and perfect for busy weeknights as it requires minimal prep and cleanup.
Using cream cheese and butter gives the Alfredo sauce a rich and velvety texture without needing heavy cream alone.
Stir the pasta occasionally if possible during the second cooking phase to prevent sticking.
For a lighter version, consider using half-and-half instead of heavy cream, but the sauce might be less thick.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 754 kcal
Sugar: 5 g
Sodium: 929 mg
Fat: 56 g
Saturated Fat: 34 g
Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
Trans Fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 34 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 29 g
Cholesterol: 211 mg