Can you put raw chicken in a slow cooker with sauce?

Yes, you can safely cook raw chicken in a slow cooker with sauce. The chicken cooks directly in the creamy Alfredo mixture and becomes tender as it slowly cooks.

Can I put uncooked pasta in my crockpot?

Yes, you can add uncooked pasta directly into the crockpot during the final cooking stage. However, wait until the sauce and chicken finish cooking first.

Do you cook chicken before putting it in Alfredo sauce?

No, this Crockpot Chicken Alfredo cooks raw chicken directly in the sauce. However, some cooks sear the chicken first for deeper flavor.

Is chicken alfredo okay for a pregnant woman?

Chicken Alfredo can fit into a pregnancy safe meal when you cook the chicken fully and use pasteurized dairy products.

Crockpot Chicken Alfredo Recipe for Creamy Weeknight Comfort

Description

Creamy Crockpot Chicken Alfredo with tender chicken thighs, ziti pasta, parmesan cheese, and a rich slow cooker Alfredo sauce.

Ingredients

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1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs

2 1/2 cups heavy cream

2 cups low-sodium chicken broth

4 ounces cream cheese, cubed

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder

1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

1 pound uncooked ziti pasta

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving

Fresh chopped parsley

Additional salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

1. Place chicken, heavy cream, chicken broth, cream cheese, butter, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for about 2 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

2. Remove the chicken, shred it, then return it to the slow cooker.

3. Stir in the uncooked pasta and parmesan cheese.

4. Continue cooking on high for about 30 minutes until the pasta is tender.

5. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

6. Serve hot with parsley and extra parmesan cheese.

Notes

Searing the chicken before slow cooking can improve flavor and help keep the meat juicy.

Extra cream or broth may be needed if the pasta absorbs too much liquid.

Cooking time may vary depending on the size and thickness of the chicken pieces.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Freeze fully cooled leftovers in a freezer-safe container.

To reheat frozen Alfredo, bake covered at 350°F for 60 to 90 minutes until hot. Thawed pasta reheats in 30 to 60 minutes.

Add a splash of milk or cream while reheating if the sauce becomes too thick.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Category: Seafood Recipes
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 815
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 513 mg
Fat: 50 g
Saturated Fat: 29 g
Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
Trans Fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 61 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 31 g
Cholesterol: 227 mg