Crockpot Chicken Alfredo Casserole Recipe

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1. Can this be frozen?

2. Does the pasta need to be cooked?

3. Do you boil the pasta first ?

4. No, just put in uncooked and try to make sure covered with sauce,

5. The chicken & pasta can both go in the crock pot un cooked?

6. Carrie – In this recipe, the chicken is already cooked but the pasta is not. Thank you.

7. can you use homemade Alfredo sauce instead of sauce from a jar?

8. Tracey – Yes! That would be amazing!

9. If i was going to cook the chicken in the croc pot first how long would i cook it for?

10. I would cook it for 4 hours on high or 6 hours on low. Thank you!

11. 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!

12. Could you make with cauliflower rice?

13. I made this tonight! Used Ragu Alfredo sauce & added a bag of California blend frozen vegetables (broccoli, carrots and cauliflower) . superb!

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. Awesome – I’m glad you liked them.

17. 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?

18. 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!

19. How long does need to cook in the instant pot?

20. 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.

21. If you cook this in the oven would you cook the pasta or just put it in there uncooked also?

22. Cindy – I would use uncooked pasta also. Thank you!

23. 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?

24. I haven’t tried it Heather. I would cook a little bit longer than normal and it should work out great!

25. Can you update the recipe to show how much pasta you used?

26. Nancy – I used a full 16 oz box of penne pasta for this recipe. Thank you!

27. 
    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 🙂

28. Thank you!

29. What do you use to cook your chicken? Flavor wise.

30. Hello.. Can I cook the chicken, and pasta mixture uncooked at the same time? For 6 hours on low??

31. 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!

32. 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!

33. 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

34. Can I cook this on high in the crockpot?
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35. could you use tortellini or fettuccine noodles instead?

36. Can you make this ahead of time say put it together before you leave and have the timer turn it on later

37. Yes, that would be delicious!

38. Yes, I would cook for half of the cook time if you using the high setting. Thank you!

39. I don’t care for Alfredo sauce; do you think it would be good with a tomato-based sauce?

40. So I cooked the noodles cause I didn’t see to use uncooked til now. How long do I cook it for now?

41. Yes, I think that would taste good as well.

42. Yes, I think that would work as long as you have a crock pot with a delayed start feature or a timer on it.

43. When you add the penne pasta to the crock pot at the beginning, is it cooked or uncooked?

44. How about using canned shredded chicken? How much do you think would be needed?

45. How long do you boil the chicken for

46. If the noodles are already cooked, I would reduce the water to 1/2 cup and cook in the crock pot for only 20-30 minutes. Thank you.

47. Sue, I boil the chicken until it’s completely cooked through. The entire chicken will be a white color when it’s done. Thank you.

48. The penne is uncooked. Thank you.

49. Yes, you can use canned chicken as well. I would use 1-2 12 oz cans based on how much chicken you would prefer. Thank you.

50. My box of pasta is only 12oz. Would you change any of the liquid ratios?

51. Can I make this without so much cheese added or will it come out dry?
    thank you

52. If I wanted to use a rotisserie chicken for this recipe how much would I need? How many cups would you suggest? Thanks!

53. Nicole, I would use 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded, for this recipe which is generally about 2-3 cups. Thank you!

54. how many cups is a serving?

55. Want to double this recipe to feed 12. I assume that adding the cup of water is to aid in cooking the U.N. cooked penne, correct. Will the water make the daily e runny when it is done? I’m hoping it will be creamy and thicker.

56. Thank you so much for including the instructions to cook in the oven. My husband says when I cook in the crockpot, it tastes funny. Go figure ?

57. Should the noodles be cooked if making a oven casserole? If it only bakes for 20 minutes.

58. Do you use parmesan cheese that is fresh/shredded or the kind in the plastic jar with the green lid?

59. Could you use the broth you cook the chicken in to mix with the alfredo?

60. Does it have to be a 6qt crockpot?

61. No, you can make this in any size crock pot. Thank you!

62. Can I use a crock pot bag in the bottom instead of spraying non stick spray?

63. Yes, you definitely can use a crock pot bag with this recipe.

64. Have you used a shredded rotisserie chicken with this? How many cups do you recommend if I use that? I’d probably eliminate any added salt if I do that. Thoughts?

65. Yes, you can use a rotisserie chicken. I would use 2 cups shredded chicken and eliminate the salt from the recipe.

66. 
    Really good and simple!

67. I have a Power LX air fryer that slow cooks can I use it and how long would I cook it

68. I would make this on the slow cooker setting and the time would be the same. Thanks.

69. I’m using whole grain pasta. Do I need to add more water?
    I also decided to try and use the broth from cooking the chicken because I used Better
    Than Bouillon and wanted the extra flavor. Hope it works!

70. You should not need to add more water with whole grain pasta and the cooking broth should work great in this recipe. I hope you enjoy it!

71. 
    Five stars …so juicy and great tasting plus very simple to make! My family enjoyed and thought and slaved over the hot stove all day~I think NOT??Thanks again

72. Can this recipe be doubled?

73. Yes, as long as all the ingredients can fit into your crock pot.

74. 
    This casserole was very easy to make and turned out scrumptious! My husband loved it. I’m looking forward to making it again for the entire family.

75. 
    Carrie, made this recipe for our supper, absolutely delicious!!
    I added some fresh basil, chopped up.

    I really enjoy getting your recipes!!! Keep up the great work!!!

76. 3 ans half or 4 hours on low or high and what size crock pot does it take

77. 3 to 4 hours on hi or low in crackpot and what size crackpot please

78. I used a 6 quart crock pot.

79. I used a 6 quart slow cooker.

80. Thank You and God Bless

81. 
    Tastes delicious! Edges got too crunchy even with shorter cooking time. Also needs more Alfredo sauce.

82. 
    Absolutely love chicken Alfredo. Only difference between yours and mine is I go through the trouble to make my Alfredo sauce from scratch. Takes awhile but it’s worth it!

83. 
    I did mine different as I did not have every ingredient on hand… I used uncooked boneless skinless chicken breasts I did not cut up or shred.. I sprayed down my crockpot and placed 6 chicken breasts in the crockpot…I then used 3 Jars total of alfredo sauce.. 2 jars was 4 cheese alfredo and the last jar was roasted garlic alfredo sauce and i poured them over top the chicken and instead of adding some water as i normally would for dishes in the crockpot eh i wasn’t too keen on that one so I poured some milk in and mixed with the alfredo sauces put lid on and cooking now on high… I make a chicken pasta alfredo bake in the oven similar to your recipe and it is very delicious thanks for sharing your recipe…. I will update n let you know how my dinner turns out later on :^)

84. One poster commented on how crunchy the edges got and that was honestly my favorite part! I forgot to lower the crockpot to “Warm” and left it on “Low.” Loved, loved the ease of this, the taste was amazing, got tons of compliments. I made one addition. I like onions and I caramelized one whole onion and about an hour before the cooking time was done, I sprinkled the onion strings all over the top of the dish and it added another layer of flavor. All in all, this will go into my “repeat recipes” file. And this recipe is perfect for using whatever you have in the fridge. Delicious!

85. Oh I love the idea of caramelized onions!