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Crockpot Chicken Alfredo

Creamy Crockpot Chicken Alfredo for Busy Weeknights

Transform your busy evenings with this effortless Crockpot Chicken Alfredo, featuring tender chicken thighs and a rich, creamy sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs Can substitute with chicken breasts.
For the Sauce
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream Can use half-and-half for a lighter option.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Mascarpone is a great alternative.
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter Salted butter can be used; adjust additional salt.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Vegetable broth can be a lighter alternative.
For Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper Consider using white pepper.
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Fresh garlic is a great substitute.
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder Can use fresh onions if preferred.
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning Mix of dried basil, oregano, and thyme can be used.
For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Uncooked Ziti Pasta Can substitute with penne or rigatoni.
For the Finishing Touch
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Pecorino Romano can also be used.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Fresh basil can be used for garnish.

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Combine chicken thighs, heavy cream, chicken broth, cream cheese, unsalted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in the crockpot. Stir until cream cheese is fully mixed.
  2. Set crockpot to HIGH, cover, and cook for about 2 hours, or until chicken is cooked through and tender.
  3. Remove chicken from crockpot, shred it, and return it to the pot with uncooked ziti pasta and parmesan cheese. Stir to combine.
  4. Cover and cook on HIGH for another 30 minutes until pasta is tender; adjust sauce thickness if necessary.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve in bowls garnished with parsley and extra parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container. Reheat with a splash of cream to maintain consistency.

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