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Creamy Crockpot Chicken Alfredo Pasta with Broccoli

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A comforting and easy crockpot recipe featuring tender chicken, broccoli, and creamy Alfredo sauce combined with pasta for a perfect cozy meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of excess fat
  • 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
  • 2 cups Alfredo sauce (about 16 fl oz)
  • 1 cup chicken broth (8 fl oz)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 8 ounces uncooked penne or rotini pasta
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter (optional, for sautéing garlic)

Instructions

  1. Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts. Cut broccoli into bite-sized florets if using fresh.
  2. Optional: In a small pan over medium heat, warm olive oil or butter and sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot. Pour chicken broth evenly over the chicken.
  4. Add sautéed garlic on top of the chicken (or raw garlic if skipping sautéing).
  5. Pour Alfredo sauce over the chicken and sprinkle Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 3 hours until chicken is tender and juicy.
  7. Shred the chicken directly in the crockpot using two forks.
  8. Stir in broccoli florets and uncooked pasta, making sure pasta is mostly submerged in the sauce.
  9. Cover and cook on low for another 30-45 minutes, checking pasta softness at 30 minutes to avoid mushiness.
  10. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
  11. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  12. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

If crockpot runs hot, check pasta earlier to avoid mushiness. Stir gently after adding pasta to prevent sticking. Use firm pasta shapes like penne or rotini. Add broccoli late to keep it crisp. For gluten-free, substitute pasta with gluten-free varieties. For dairy-free, use coconut milk-based Alfredo and vegan Parmesan alternatives.

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