Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo Pasta
This Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo Pasta is creamy, comforting, and packed with flavor. It's a set-it-and-forget-it dinner the whole family will love!
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp butter
- 3 cups penne pasta uncooked
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Add chicken breasts, chicken broth, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and butter to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 3–4 hours or until chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Remove chicken, shred or slice it, and set aside.
- Add uncooked penne pasta and heavy cream to the slow cooker. Stir well, cover, and cook on HIGH for 20–30 minutes.
- Stir once halfway through to prevent pasta from sticking.
- Once pasta is cooked, stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Return chicken to the slow cooker and stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with parsley before serving, if desired.
Notes
For extra richness, stir in 2 oz cream cheese with the Parmesan.
You can add spinach or steamed broccoli in the last 5 minutes.
Avoid using pre-shredded cheese—it won’t melt as smoothly.