Crockpot Chicken Alfredo Recipe

Chicken fettuccine alfredo in a Crock Pot.

4.63 from 110 votes

Tender, juicy chicken breasts are smothered in a rich homemade alfredo sauce, then served with fettuccine noodles--and it's all conveniently made in the crockpot. This slow cooker chicken fettuccine alfredo recipe is fast becoming a family favorite!

Prep Time5

Cook Time2 20

Total Time2 25

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Servings:

Calories: 918kcal

Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

Crockpot

Ingredients

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts *
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 cloves garlic minced
8 ounces dry fettuccine pasta **
chopped fresh parsley optional, for garnish

For the Alfredo Sauce:

2 cups heavy cream
4 tablespoons unsalted butter ½ stick, cut into cubes
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Add the chicken to a 6-quart crockpot. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Add the heavy cream and broth. Scatter the cubes of butter and minced garlic over the top of the chicken.
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, 2 cups heavy cream, 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 cloves garlic
Cover and cook on high for 2 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and 165°F internally. Remove the chicken and place it on a cutting board. Slice or chop when cooled.
To the slow cooker, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until combined. Add the dry pasta, toss and ensure it is all covered, and continue to cook on high for about 20 minutes.
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, 8 ounces dry fettuccine pasta
When the pasta is nearly cooked, return the chicken to the crockpot and heat through. Turn off the heat and allow to cool a bit to thicken the sauce, then serve garnished with Parmesan cheese and parsley, if desired.
chopped fresh parsley

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Notes

*Boneless chicken thighs can be used instead of chicken breasts.

**Any long pasta will work in place of fettuccine noodles. I recommend cooking the pasta in the last 20 minutes so that it doesn't overcook.

Tips:

If you have time, brown your chicken breasts on the stovetop! Or place them in the Crock Pot set on HIGH to brown briefly before adding the chicken broth and heavy cream. This will give the chicken a nice crust and create some brown bits to add flavor to the sauce.
Depending on your Crockpot, the noodles may take a bit longer to cook. I recommend checking them at 20 minutes and continuing to cook if they need longer.
If you prefer to use a jarred sauce: omit the cream and butter, and add the Alfredo sauce along with the other ingredients in Step 1. I still recommend adding the Parmesan and broth as instructed,

Storage: Store chicken Alfredo in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. I do not recommend freezing this dish.

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