Better than what you can get at most restaurants and it comes out of your slow cooker! This Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo Pasta is a family favorite dinner recipe!
I’m not kidding when I say this is a family favorite recipe. My family went nuts for this and has since requested it multiple times. And how can I say no, when it’s this super easy to make?! Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo Pasta is the simple way to get a gourmet style meal on the table without a lot of work or having to pay a lot of money for take-out!
I have several recipes here on my blog that use pasta, like this Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Pasta and this Slow Cooker Firecracker Chicken Pasta. I know it can sound kind of crazy to make pasta in the slow cooker, but with a little practice and by following these instructions, you’ll find it such and easy way to make a meal like this any day of the week without all the work.
Tips for making pasta in the slow cooker:
- You will cook your meats, etc. first and add the pasta toward the end
- Make sure you plan about 30-45 minutes at the end for cooking your pasta
- You will need plan to stir it a couple of times during that time frame to ensure it cooks evenly without clumping
- Add extra water or broth if not cooked tender
- Serve right away rather than keeping on warm for best results
What is Chicken Alfredo:
- boneless skinless chicken breasts (we cook these in the slow cooker in broth for tender delicious results)
- garlic and parmesan cream sauce (we use cream cheese to make it rich)
- tender pasta (I like fettuccine noodles! You could use linguine or spaghetti or penne, whatever you like!)
- all of these combine to make a delicious meal! Serve with garlic bread or a green tossed salad.
Use a delicious and simple seasoning like this herb & garlic seasoning to keep it simple and tasty!
Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon herb & garlic seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 16 ounces noodles
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Place chicken, broth and seasonings in slow cooker
- Top with cream cheese and shredded cheese and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8
- When chicken is fully cooked, remove to separate bowl and shred with two forks
- Set aside chicken
- Whisk together corn starch and water and add to slow cooker
- Use a whisk and stir until cheese and cream cheese is combined and smooth
- Break noodles in half and place in slow cooker
- Top with chicken and cover
- Turn slow cooker on high for 30-60 minutes until noodles are fully cooked, stir 3-4 times during cooking
- If noodles are not done you can add extra broth or water, 1/2 cup at a time
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Loved this recipe! It was so easy but I’d change a few things when making it next time. I’d add another cup of broth/stock & cheese and I think I’ll cook the noodles to al dente on the stovetop as they did stick a bit in my crockpot. But other than that it tasted great and the sauce was a perfect flavor!
Am sending this to all my girlfriends. SO EASY and SO GOOD!
Thanks for all your great recipes, Jennifer!
Thanks Reenie!
Hello,
I accidentally bought grated Parmesan cheese instead of shredded. Will that be okay for this meal?
Thank you for your time,
Jocelyn
It should be fine as long as it’s fresh grated and not dry. You will probably want to use a little less.