Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3–4 hours (LOW)
Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes–4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1½ lbs (680 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 12 oz (340 g) penne or rigatoni pasta

• 2 cups chicken broth

• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup

• 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

• 3 tablespoons butter, melted

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

• ½ teaspoon onion powder

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste

• ½ teaspoon dried parsley

Instructions

Step 1 – Prepare the Chicken

Place chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker. Season with salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and onion powder.

Step 2 – Make the Creamy Sauce

In a mixing bowl, combine chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, softened cream cheese, heavy cream, melted butter, and minced garlic. Whisk until mostly smooth.

Step 3 – Add the Sauce

Pour the creamy mixture over the chicken breasts. Cover with the slow cooker lid.

Step 4 – Slow Cook

Cook on LOW for 3–4 hours or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Step 5 – Shred the Chicken

Remove the cooked chicken and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.

Step 6 – Cook the Pasta

For the best texture, cook pasta separately in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain well.

Step 7 – Make It Cheesy

Stir Parmesan cheese into the creamy chicken sauce until melted. Add the cooked pasta and gently mix until everything is coated.

Step 8 – Finish and Serve

Sprinkle with dried parsley, extra Parmesan, and black pepper. Serve warm and enjoy!

Helpful Tips

• Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce.

• Avoid overcooking the chicken.

• Cook pasta separately to prevent it from becoming mushy.

• If the sauce is too thick, add a little warm chicken broth.

• Add steamed broccoli or spinach for extra vegetables.

• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutritional Information

Estimated per serving, based on 6 servings.

Nut Information

• Total nuts: 0 g

• Tree nuts: None in the listed ingredients.

• Peanuts: None in the listed ingredients.

• Nut-free: Yes, when prepared with verified nut-free products and without cross-contamination.

Allergen note: Contains milk and wheat. Check packaged soup, broth, cream cheese, and seasonings for allergen information.

Enjoy your delicious, creamy slow cooker chicken Alfredo pasta!