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Crockpot chicken alfredo with tender chicken in creamy sauce over fettuccine

Crockpot Chicken Alfredo (Family Night Win)

This crockpot chicken alfredo combines tender chicken with rich, creamy sauce made from cream cheese, heavy cream, and Parmesan. Restaurant-quality pasta with minimal effort!
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Servings 6

Equipment

  • Slow cooker (4-6 quart)
  • Large pot for pasta
  • Colander
  • Two forks for shredding
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Sharp knife and cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1½ cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons garlic minced
  • 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pound fettuccine pasta
  • Fresh parsley for garnish
  • Extra Parmesan for topping

Instructions
 

  • Pat chicken dry and season both sides with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Spray slow cooker with non-stick spray. Place seasoned chicken in bottom.
  • Add butter pieces, cream cheese chunks, heavy cream, chicken broth, and minced garlic.
  • Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • Cover and cook on LOW 4 hours or HIGH 2.5 hours until chicken reaches 165°F.
  • Remove chicken, shred with two forks.
  • Add Parmesan cheese to slow cooker, stir until melted and smooth.
  • Return shredded chicken to sauce, stir to coat. Cover, keep warm 10-15 minutes.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, reserve ½ cup pasta water.
  • Add cooked pasta to slow cooker, toss to coat. Add pasta water if needed to thin.
  • Serve garnished with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan.

Notes

Use softened cream cheese for smooth sauce.
Don't cook pasta in slow cooker—it gets mushy.
Sauce thickens as it sits; thin with milk or pasta water.
Stores well for 3 days refrigerated.
Add vegetables like broccoli or spinach for nutrition.
Servings: 6
Calories: 685
Protein: 40g