Crock Pot Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli
Crock pot chicken alfredo with broccoli is an easy way to make your favorite Italian dinner. Chicken broccoli alfredo comes together effortlessly and is just as delicious as any you would get in a restaurant with my shortcuts!
Is there anything better than a big, steamy plate of pasta slathered in creamy sauce?
Only a steamy plate of pasta that’s super delicious and easy to make and has tender pieces of chicken and brocolli throughout.
This crock pot chicken alfredo with broccoli is one of the easiest dinners you will ever make.
And everyone will absolutely love it!
Ingredients
To make this you’ll need:
- Chicken breasts– Trimmed of fat
- Seasoning– Salt, pepper, and garlic powder
- Alfredo sauce– 2 16 ounce jars of your favorite brand
- Broccoli– Fresh florets
- Pasta– Penne
- Parmesan cheese– For serving
How to Make
This is as close to a dump and go dinner as it gets!
To make this chicken broccoli alfredo, trim the chicken breasts of any excess fat, and then season them with salt and pepper on both sides.
Put the prepared chicken in the bowl of the slow cooker.
Then, pour the alfredo sauce out over the chicken and add the broccoli to the slow cooker in an even layer.
Sprinkle the seasonings evenly out over top.
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
About 20 minutes before you want to serve this, cook the pasta according to the package instructions for ‘al dente’.
Carefully transfer the chicken to a cutting board using tongs and roughly shred or chop it.
Then stir the shredded or chopped chicken back into the slow cooker.
Add the cooked, drained pasta to the bowl of the slow cooker and stir gently.
Spoon into bowls or onto plates to serve.
Top with Parmesan cheese, if using, and enjoy!
What are the best seasonings to add to Alfredo?
Honestly, the best Alfredo is simple and features just garlic and salt and pepper as seasoning.
If you’d like to add more flavors to this, any of your Italian seasonings like dried basil, oregano, or parsley would work in this.
You could also sprinkle on a little crushed red pepper for some heat.
Storing leftovers
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Be aware that if you store leftover pasta with the alfredo sauce, the pasta may absorb some of the sauce.
If that happens, stir in a little heavy cream or half and half before you reheat it.
Tips and Tricks
- Don’t stir the pasta into the crock pot too vigorously. You will crush the broccoli.
- Don’t have penne? You could use fettucine or any other thicker pasta.
- You could add more veggies into this mix with some sliced mushrooms.
Other Easy Chicken and Broccoli Recipes
Crock pot chicken and broccoli alfredo is one of my family’s favorite meals to make.
Throw it in your slow cooker on your next busy day and enjoy!
Looking for other easy chicken and broccoli recipes?
Try these:
- Mini Chicken & Broccoli Cheddar Pies
- Copycat Panera Bread Broccoli Cheddar Mac & Cheese
- One Pot Cheesy Chicken Broccoli & Rice
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Slow Cooker Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo
Ingredients
- 3-4 large chicken breasts about 2 1/2 poinds
- salt & pepper
- 2 16 oz jars alfredo sauce
- 10-12 oz bag fresh broccoli florets
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Trim the chicken breasts of any excess fat, then season them with salt and pepper on both sides. Add them to the bowl of the slow cooker.
- Pour the alfredo sauce out over the chicken, then add the broccoli to the slow cooker in an even layer.
- Sprinkle the seasonings evenly out over top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
- About 20 minutes before the chicken is done, cook the pasta according to the package instructions for 'al dente'.
- Once the chicken's done, carefully transfer it to a cutting board using tongs- roughly shred or chop it. Transfer the chicken back to the slow cooker.
- Add the cooked & drained pasta to the bowl of the slow cooker. Stir just until everything's evenly combined- too much and you'll pulverize the broccoli.
- Spoon into bowls or onto plates to serve. Top with Parmesan cheese, if using, and enjoy!
Notes
- Don't stir the pasta into the crock pot too vigorously. You will crush the broccoli.
- Don't have penne? You could use fettucine or any other thicker pasta.
- You could add more veggies into this mix with some sliced mushrooms.
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