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July 25, 2020 · 13 Comments

Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo

Cheap Meals· Dinner· Instagram Feature· Latest Posts· Quick & Easy Recipes· Recipes· Slow Cooker Recipes

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Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo is one of my most favorite quick and easy dinners. Creamy homemade Alfredo sauce with tender slow-cooked chicken and rigatoni, all made in the Crockpot for a super delicious and easy meal.

Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo on a white napkin with a fork and fresh parsley

Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo

I love a good Crockpot meal! I search for them on the regular because by the time dinner rolls around every day I have roughly zero energy to cook. That’s why I especially love this Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo recipe. Everything is made right in the slow cooker!

I made a board on Pinterest for slow cooker recipes. Click here to check it out!

The Ingredients

To make the Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo, here are the ingredients you will need:

  • 2 to 2 ½ pounds boneless, skinless raw chicken breast tenders (or thin-sliced chicken breasts) – I like to use chicken breast tenders because they are usually nicely trimmed and ready to just pop into the slow cooker. You can use regular chicken breasts, but you may want to slice or pound them thin so they cook in the correct amount of time.
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth or stock – I recommend you use low sodium so the end result isn’t too salty.
  • ¼ cup butter, sliced – unsalted recommended, but not necessary.
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon white or black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1-pound uncooked rigatoni pasta
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Optional: chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Note: the above list is to help you make your grocery list. The full printable recipe is at the end of this article.

the ingredients to make Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo

Cost

I bought all of the ingredients for this recipe at ALDI (except for the seasonings which I already had on hand), so it was a fairly inexpensive recipe to make. Here’s my breakdown:

  • Chicken – $9.79
  • Rigatoni – $1.69
  • Heavy cream – $1.39
  • Butter – $.50 ($1.99/pound)
  • Chicken broth – $.69
  • Cream cheese – $.79
  • Fresh Parmesan – $1.50 ($3.99 for the whole wedge)
  • Seasonings – price negligible

Total: $16.35 or $2.04 per serving

Prices vary depending on region and food prices. 

How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo

STEP 1: Place the chicken in a single layer in the slow cooker. Top with the heavy cream, chicken broth, cubed butter and cream cheese, and seasonings.

cream, cream cheese, butter, and seasonings in a slow cooker

STEP 2: Cook the chicken and sauce on high for 3 hours or low for 5 hours until the chicken is fork tender.

STEP 3: Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred. Return the chicken to the sauce in the slow cooker and add the rigatoni and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

rigatoni, parmesan cheese, and chicken in a slow cooker

STEP 4: Cook the rigatoni chicken alfredo on high for 30 minutes. Start checking the pasta at 20 minutes of cook time to see if it’s done so you don’t accidentally overcook it. No one likes mushy pasta! Depending on your slow cooker, the rigatoni should be al dente sometime between 25-30 minutes of slow cooking time, but may possibly need an additional 5 minutes if it’s not ready after 30 minutes.

Finally, give the pasta a good stir and it’s time to serve!

freshly made Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo

What to Serve with Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo

Here are some ideas:

  • Tossed salad
  • Caesar salad
  • Garlic bread or breadsticks
  • Buttered fresh Italian bread
  • Green beans
  • Oven roasted broccoli

Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo in a white bowl next to a crockpot

What to do with Leftovers

The leftover Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo keeps really well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. To reheat, just microwave individual portions or top with shredded mozzarella cheese and bake in an oven safe dish until hot.

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Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo


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  • Author: Carissa Shaw for Mom Needs Chocolate
  • Total Time: 3 hours 40 minutes
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Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo is one of my most favorite quick and easy dinners. Creamy homemade Alfredo sauce with tender slow-cooked chicken and rigatoni, all made in the Crockpot for a super delicious and easy meal.


Ingredients

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  • 2 to 2 ½ pounds boneless, skinless raw chicken breast tenders (or thin-sliced chicken breasts)
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth or stock (low sodium recommended)
  • ¼ cup butter, sliced (unsalted recommended)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon white or black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1-pound uncooked rigatoni pasta
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Optional: chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breast in a large slow cooker. Pour the heavy cream and chicken broth over the chicken breast. Add the sliced butter, cubed cream cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on high for 3 hours or low for 5 hours until the chicken is cooked through and fork tender.
  3. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and place on a large plate. Whisk the sauce in the slow cooker until smooth. Shred the chicken with forks, then add back to the slow cooker.
  4. Add the uncooked rigatoni and the Parmesan cheese. Re-cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on high for 30 minutes or until the pasta is tender.
  5. Serve hot with fresh parsley for garnish if desired.
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 3 hours, 30 minutes

Keywords: rigatoni, alfredo, chicken alfredo, parmesan, cheese sauce, slow cooker recipe, crockpot recipe

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After you make Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo, come back and tell me how you like it! You can leave a comment and recipe rating in the comments section below. You can also click here to see this on Pinterest and leave a comment there or even your own picture. Another option would be to tag me on Instagram @MomNeedsChocolate. Can’t wait to hear from you!

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Comments

  1. Catherine says

    February 18, 2021 at 10:20 pm

    Can this be frozen once cooked? I wasn’t sure if it would reheat okay because of the cream.

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    • carissashaw says

      March 23, 2021 at 3:02 pm

      It can be frozen, but the consistency will be a bit off after thawing and reheating.

      Reply
  2. Emily says

    June 29, 2021 at 3:14 pm

    How much is a serving?

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  3. Taylor says

    August 27, 2021 at 7:12 pm

    I loved the flavor in this! However my pasta is still chewy at 35 minutes. Any suggestions?

    ★★★★

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    • carissashaw says

      September 7, 2021 at 3:17 pm

      You can let the pasta continue to cook, checking about every 5 minutes, until it is to your desired texture.

      Reply
  4. Sarah says

    September 15, 2021 at 5:55 pm

    My pasta was still really chewy after 30 min. It’s like there wasn’t enough liquid to fully cook the pasta? Had to add some more chicken broth at the end to help it along.

    Reply
  5. Grace says

    December 7, 2021 at 1:58 pm

    Do you think it would be okay to use spaghetti noodles?

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  6. JenY says

    May 28, 2022 at 7:31 pm

    Can you adjust to have precooked chicken added?

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  7. C says

    August 21, 2022 at 7:53 pm

    Noodles were not done after 40 minutes. I would cook the noodles before and add it to the crockpot.

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  8. Kristen says

    September 4, 2022 at 6:38 pm

    It was very good. It was more like a chicken salad than Alfredo. I added more liquid and that helped!

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  9. Paige says

    November 13, 2022 at 12:58 pm

    Very yummy and incredibly easy! Even my picky kiddos devoured this dish! I let the noodles cook a little longer (45 mins) in the sauce for a more tender texture. 2 pounds of shredded chicken was a little much for our liking. I have been doing 1 pound when shredding and it is perfect. HOWEVER. if I cook and dice the chicken and add to the noodle/sauce later, 2 pounds is perfect!
    This recipe is a new staple in our home and we eat it a couple times a month! We are going to try it with fettuccine noodles tonight! Thank you for such a delicious, easy and inexpensive meal! We absolutely love it!

    ★★★★★

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  10. Michelle says

    September 8, 2023 at 10:07 am

    Can you add frozen veggies to this recipe?

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  11. Brooke says

    November 30, 2023 at 2:05 pm

    Can I use a crispy frozen chicken breast? Thank you.

    Reply

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