You are going to love this super simple crock pot chicken Alfredo casserole recipe! It is crazy simple to make but is packed with flavor. This crock pot chicken Alfredo pasta casserole recipe is my go to for a busy weeknight, a lazy weekend or if we are having guests over.
Serve this crock pot Alfredo pasta with a side salad or our easy microwave broccoli and dinner is done. Talk about easy!
Easy crock pot chicken Alfredo Pasta recipe.
Just check out that beautiful cheese! Don’t you just want to dive right in? No you can enjoy your favorite chicken Alfredo pasta straight out of your crock pot!
Check out all our other Crock pot recipes here.
If you don’t have a crock pot yet, here are some nice ones on sale. Most of my recipes are created in a 6 quart crock pot, but I love my 4 quart crock pot for small dishes. Now, if you work away from home, then I suggest you get a programmable crock pot so you don’t burn your food. I now have a programmable crock pot and I love. Definitely worth the small investment.
Ingredients:
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 2 15 oz Jars of Alfredo sauce ( I really like Bertoli brand)
- 1 cup of water
- 1 Tablespoons of minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of pepper
- 16 oz penne pasta
- 3 cups of Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- chopped parsley (optional)
Directions to make Crock pot Chicken Alfredo Casserole recipe:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the Alfredo sauce, water, salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
- Stir in the penne pasta until evenly coated.
- Spray a 6 quart crock pot with non stick spray.
- Place half the penne and alfredo mixture in the bottom of the crock pot.
- Place half the chicken on top.
- Top with 1 cup of Mozzarella cheese and an 1/8 cup of parmesan cheese.
- Layer the remaining penne mixture, then the remaining chicken, another cup of mozzarella cheese, and the parmesan cheese.
- Place the lid on top and cook on low for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
- Remove the lid and top with another cup of mozzarella cheese.
- After it melts. Sprinkle with some parsley (optional) and serve.
Now I am using cooked chicken in this recipe to make it a very simple meal. In my family I like to cook chicken in huge batches, freeze it, and save it for simple dinner ideas. This would be exactly that!
However, you can easily cook your chicken in the crock pot. Shred the chicken and then continue on with the recipe like I have it written. Either way, I think you will find a delicious dinner idea for those days when you just don’t really want to cook. 🙂
If you like this easy dinner idea, try these Crock Pot Chicken Tacos Recipe. They are another one of my go to meals when I don’t have much time.
Print your crock pot alfredo recipe below:
Try this easy crock pot chicken Alfredo casserole recipe - This Chicken Alfredo pasta in the crock pot is delicious and packed with flavor! Try it today.
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cooked and shredded)
- (2) 15 oz Jars of Alfredo sauce (I really like Bertoli brand)
- 1 cup water
- 1 Tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 16 oz penne
- 3 cups Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- chopped parsley (optional)
-
In a mixing bowl, combine the Alfredo sauce, water, salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
-
Stir in the penne pasta until evenly coated.
-
Spray a 6 quart crock pot with non stick spray.
-
Place half the penne and alfredo mixture in the bottom of the crock pot.
-
Place half the chicken on top.
-
Top with 1 cup of Mozzarella cheese and an 1/8 cup of parmesan cheese.
-
Layer the remaining penne mixture, then the remaining chicken, another cup of mozzarella cheese, and the parmesan cheese.
-
Place the lid on top and cook on low for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
-
Remove the lid and top with another cup of mozzarella cheese.
-
After it melts. Sprinkle with some parsley (optional) and serve.
Serve this crock pot Alfredo pasta with a side salad or our easy microwave broccoli and dinner is done.
We also love Crock Pot Fiesta Chicken Recipe that is perfect for tacos, salads, burrito bowls and more! Toss everything into the slow cooker and dinner will be ready with very little work.
Pamela says
Can this be frozen?
ashley says
Does the pasta need to be cooked?
Christine says
Do you boil the pasta first ?
Carrie says
No, just put in uncooked and try to make sure covered with sauce,
Carrie says
The chicken & pasta can both go in the crock pot un cooked?
Carrie says
Carrie – In this recipe, the chicken is already cooked but the pasta is not. Thank you.
Tracey says
can you use homemade Alfredo sauce instead of sauce from a jar?
Carrie says
Tracey – Yes! That would be amazing!
Darrian says
If i was going to cook the chicken in the croc pot first how long would i cook it for?
Carrie says
I would cook it for 4 hours on high or 6 hours on low. Thank you!
Angelia Davis says
I’m thinking I may have to double the recipe as I will be feeding 3 adults and 4 kids all under the age of 9. What changes would have to be made to double it? I’m new at crockpotting and love it!
Carol says
Could you make with cauliflower rice?
Lani Cartwright says
I made this tonight! Used Ragu Alfredo sauce & added a bag of California blend frozen vegetables (broccoli, carrots and cauliflower) . superb!
Carrie says
Yes, but I wouldn’t cook the cauliflower rice in the crock pot as it might get mushy. I would cook it separately and then mix it in the sauce once the chicken is done.
Carrie says
You don’t need to make any other changes but double all the ingredients. I do that all the time as I have a large family.
Carrie says
Awesome – I’m glad you liked them.
Jennifer says
Making this tonight 🙂
Can I use Rigatoni pasta instead of penne? Also, can I cook the chicken in the oven first instead of crockpot? How long would you cook the casserole in the oven instead of crockpot?
Carrie says
Jennifer – Yes, you can use rigatoni pasta instead of penne. That would work great. Also, yes, you can cook this casserole in the oven. You would still use pre-cooked chicken and layer in the ingredients in a 9X13 baking dish. Then I would bake at 350 for approximately 20 minutes. Thank you and I hope it turns out great!
Shawanda Williams says
How long does need to cook in the instant pot?
Carrie says
On the instant pot, I would cook for half the cooking time recommended for the pasta that you use in the recipe on high pressure and then do a quick release once it’s done.
Cindy says
If you cook this in the oven would you cook the pasta or just put it in there uncooked also?
Carrie says
Cindy – I would use uncooked pasta also. Thank you!
Heather says
Has anyone used whole grain pasta in this recipe? That is what I prefer and it takes longer to cook/boil, so I am curious if using whole grain uncooked in this recipe if it would need longer cooking time?
Carrie says
I haven’t tried it Heather. I would cook a little bit longer than normal and it should work out great!
Nancy Zimpfer says
Can you update the recipe to show how much pasta you used?
Carrie says
Nancy – I used a full 16 oz box of penne pasta for this recipe. Thank you!
Jenna says
I just made this and it was AMAZING!! Even my pickiest kid gobbled it down! And so easy! I cooked the chicken in the crockpot first as suggested and it was so easy to shred. Plus no additional mess. This is a must try for anyone wondering about this recipe. It checks off all the boxes that I look for as a single mom working two jobs and still trying to put homecooked food on the table. Easy! Cheap! Full of flavor! Family friendly! If I could give it more than five stars I would 🙂
Carrie says
Thank you!
shannon says
What do you use to cook your chicken? Flavor wise.
Mary says
Hello.. Can I cook the chicken, and pasta mixture uncooked at the same time? For 6 hours on low??
Carrie says
I wouldn’t do that as the pasta doesn’t take as long to cook as the chicken does so the pasta would be mushy. I recommending using already cooked chicken for this recipe. Thank you!
Carrie says
For this recipe, I cook my chicken in the instant pot or boil it. I don’t add any seasoning as it soaks up the flavor of the other ingredients in this recipe when I combine them all for the casserole. Thank you!
Haley says
Hi I’m using gluten free noodles, if I boil noodles first will that mess the recipe up? I’m nervous they won’t cook correct if I put them in uncooked
Laurie says
Can I cook this on high in the crockpot?
.
Carolyn says
could you use tortellini or fettuccine noodles instead?
Carrie says
Yes, that would be delicious!
Carrie says
Yes, I would cook for half of the cook time if you using the high setting. Thank you!