Description
Crockpot Chicken Broccoli Alfredo is a creamy, comforting slow cooker meal with tender chicken, rich Alfredo sauce, and crisp-tender broccoli. An easy, family-friendly dinner perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 cups Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup heavy cream (optional, for extra richness)
- 8 ounces fettuccine or penne pasta, cooked
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
Instructions
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Prepare the Chicken
- Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot.
- Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
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Add the Alfredo Sauce
- Pour the Alfredo sauce over the chicken.
- Add heavy cream if using, for a richer sauce.
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Slow Cook
- Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
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Shred the Chicken
- Remove the chicken from the crockpot and shred it with two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir it into the sauce.
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Add Broccoli and Cheese
- Stir in the broccoli florets, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes on low, allowing the broccoli to become tender.
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Cook and Combine the Pasta
- Cook the pasta separately according to package instructions.
- Drain and stir the pasta into the crockpot mixture.
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Final Touches
- Add butter and Italian seasoning for extra flavor.
- Stir everything together until well combined.
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Serve and Enjoy
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Protein Options: Swap chicken for shrimp or omit for a vegetarian version.
- Pasta Choices: Use whole wheat, gluten-free, or zucchini noodles.
- Homemade Alfredo: Substitute store-bought sauce with a blend of heavy cream, butter, and Parmesan.
- Spicy Kick: Add red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5–6 hours (low) or 3–4 hours (high)
- Category: Slow Cooker, Pasta, Comfort Food
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: Crockpot Chicken Alfredo, Slow Cooker Pasta, Creamy Alfredo Chicken, Chicken Broccoli Alfredo, Easy Crockpot Meals