Crock Pot Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli Recipe
This Crock Pot Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli is a creamy, comforting one-pot meal perfect for busy days. Tender chunks of chicken simmer in garlic Alfredo sauce with nutritious broccoli, paired with perfectly cooked penne pasta. Slow-cooked to perfection, it offers a rich, flavorful dinner that requires minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 3–4 chicken breasts)
- 1 (16 ounce) jar garlic Alfredo sauce
- 1 (8 ounce) package frozen broccoli
- 1 (16 ounce) box penne pasta
Instructions
- Prepare the Crock Pot: In the basin of a 5-6 quart crock pot, add the cut chicken pieces, jar of garlic Alfredo sauce, and frozen broccoli. Stir thoroughly to coat all chicken pieces evenly with the sauce and distribute the broccoli.
- Slow Cook the Chicken: Cover the crock pot and cook on low heat for 4 hours or on high heat for 2 hours, allowing the chicken to become tender and soak up the flavors.
- Cook the Pasta: About 30 minutes before the crock pot cooking time ends, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil on the stovetop. Add the penne pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain thoroughly.
- Combine and Serve: Add the drained pasta directly into the crock pot. Stir well to coat the pasta evenly with the Alfredo sauce and mix all ingredients together. Serve warm for a hearty, delicious meal.
Notes
- Use fresh broccoli instead of frozen if you prefer; add it during the last hour of cooking to prevent overcooking.
- To reduce calories, use a low-fat or light Alfredo sauce variant.
- For extra flavor, season the chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper before adding to the crock pot.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated up to 3 days and can be reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
Keywords: Crock Pot Chicken Alfredo, Slow Cooker Alfredo, Chicken and Broccoli Pasta, Easy Dinner, One-Pot Meal
