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Crock Pot Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli

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A creamy, comforting slow cooker chicken alfredo that combines tender chicken, perfectly cooked pasta, and fresh broccoli in a rich, velvety parmesan sauce. This restaurant-quality meal practically cooks itself and is perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 8 oz cream cheese cubed
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 16 oz fettuccine pasta or penne
  • 4 cups fresh broccoli florets about 2 heads
  • 2 tablespoons butter optional, for added richness

Equipment

  • Slow cooker/Crock pot
  • Large pot for pasta
  • Two forks for shredding

Method
 

  1. Place chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker and season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Add cubed cream cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours, until chicken is thoroughly cooked and tender.
  4. Halfway through cooking, gently stir to help the cream cheese melt evenly.
  5. Near the end of cooking time, prepare pasta according to package directions.
  6. During the last 30 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli florets to the slow cooker.
  7. Remove chicken, shred it using two forks, and return it to the sauce.
  8. Optional: stir in butter for extra richness.
  9. Add drained pasta to the slow cooker and gently toss everything together, or serve the pasta with the chicken Alfredo spooned over top.

Notes

Use quality block Parmesan cheese rather than pre-grated for best results. Don't substitute the heavy cream with lower-fat alternatives as they may curdle. Fresh broccoli works best, but frozen can be used if added at the end. The recipe is versatile - you can substitute rotisserie chicken (added in the last 30 minutes), try different vegetables, or use gluten-free pasta. For dairy-free options, coconut cream and dairy-free cheese can be used.

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