Crockpot Chicken Alfredo
A creamy and flavorful dish of chicken cooked in a rich alfredo sauce, served over pasta, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2.5 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed
- 0.5 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1.5 tsp garlic powder
- 1.5 tsp onion powder
- 1.5 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 pound uncooked ziti pasta
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- to taste fresh chopped parsley for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Place the boneless skinless chicken thighs at the bottom of your slow cooker, arranging them evenly.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, ensuring the chicken is fully covered by the liquid.
- Add the cubed cream cheese and unsalted butter to the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle in the pepper, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Stir gently to combine.
Cooking
- Set your slow cooker to HIGH and cook for 2 hours.
- After 2 hours, use two forks to shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Add the uncooked ziti pasta and parmesan cheese to the slow cooker. Stir to ensure the pasta is submerged.
- Cover the slow cooker again and cook on HIGH for an additional 30 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
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Notes
For optimal results, use high-quality ingredients. Adjust cooking time as needed based on your slow cooker model. You can customize this dish by adding vegetables or seafood for different variations.