Description
Creamy crockpot chicken broccoli alfredo offers comfort and convenience in one hearty dish. Cheesy, tender chicken mingles with crisp broccoli florets, creating a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cups (420 grams) broccoli florets
- 2 cups (224 grams) penne pasta
- 1 (15 ounces/425 grams) jar Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 cup (100 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Position chicken breasts in the crockpot and season generously with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to infuse deep flavor.
- Pour chicken broth over the seasoned chicken, then gently cascade Alfredo sauce on top, stirring to create a harmonious sauce blend.
- Secure crockpot lid and slow cook on low temperature for 4 hours, allowing chicken to become supremely tender and juicy.
- Extract chicken from crockpot and meticulously shred into delicate, bite-sized pieces using two forks.
- Reintroduce shredded chicken to the crockpot, then incorporate uncooked penne pasta and fresh broccoli florets, ensuring complete sauce coverage.
- Continue cooking on low for 30-45 minutes, enabling pasta to absorb liquid and broccoli to soften while maintaining optimal texture.
- Once pasta reaches perfect tenderness, fold in mozzarella cheese until completely melted, creating a luxurious, creamy consistency.
- Garnish with optional chopped parsley and serve immediately while piping hot, delivering a comforting, restaurant-quality meal directly from your crockpot.
Notes
- Chicken Selection Matters: Choose fresh, high-quality chicken breasts without excessive fat for the most tender and flavorful result.
- Seasoning Secret: Adjust Italian seasoning and garlic powder quantities to match personal taste preferences or dietary needs.
- Broccoli Texture Tip: Cut broccoli florets into uniform sizes to ensure even cooking and prevent some pieces from becoming mushy while others remain undercooked.
- Low-Carb Modification: Replace penne pasta with zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice for a lower-carbohydrate alternative that maintains the dish’s creamy essence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg