Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Alfredo

Recipe and photos by Abbie Guerrero , food blogger and creator of Savvy with Abbie. All photos original.

Chicken Alfredo

Ready for an easy, cheesy meal that can feed four and is perfect for those busy weekdays, slow weekends, or chilly nights? This Chicken Alfredo is full of flavor with shredded and tender chicken, soft pasta, a variety of seasonings and several cheeses that will make you crave more. 

Creamy, cheesy Chicken Alfredo made in the slow cooker with cheddar, pepper jack, and buttermilk. Easy, flavorful, and family-approved!

Cheesy Chicken Alfredo on a white plate with a side of bread.

• Difficulty Level: Intermediate
• Serving size: 4-5
• Family friendly: YES! My fiancé wanted more after the first bite and Jace wanted seconds
• Rating: 10/10
• Total prep and cook time: 20 minute prep and 4.5-5 hour cook time
• Serving suggestions: Serve with a side salad, garlic or sourdough bread, a side of asparagus or roasted vegetables

What Makes This Chicken Alfredo So Unique

Maybe you have had Chicken Alfredo before and it all tastes the same - I'm here to tell you this one will not. Usually you add Parmesan cheese with Chicken Alfredo and, since I was out, I added cheddar cheese and pepper jack cheese. What a huge difference in flavor. The pasta was cheesy, creamy, but still felt really light. There was a slight tang and a slight sweet taste that balanced out the flavor.

What Inspired This Chicken Alfredo Recipe

I actually found this one through Jairdoeshair on Instagram and we made it our own. Here is what we did differently:
✓ We used 1 cup chicken broth instead of 3
✓ 2 cups buttermilk instead of heavy cream
✓ Eliminated salt
✓ We replaced the 2 cups Parmesan cheese with 2 cups Cheddar Cheese and 1/3 cup Pepper Jack
✓ I also added Paprika and Alfredo Sauce 

Customizations

Feel free to adapt and make this your own like we did. You can adjust the seasonings based on your preference. If you don't like heat, you can remove the Pepper Jack cheese and crushed red peppers (although I didn't even taste any heat in ours), or add cayenne pepper or Sriracha for a spicier version. You can also experiment with different cheeses as well. 

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What You Will Need To Make Cheesy Chicken Alfredo

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Note: If you want to add cream cheese to make it creamier, you can add that as well (4–8oz depending on your preference) and you will add that to the top of the chicken in step two.

Ingredients laid out on a countertop for Chicken Alfredo.

Directions For Slow Cooker Alfredo

✓ Step #1: Prepare your slow cooker - Spray a slow cooker with PAM or cooking spray. Turn your slow cooker on high. Add your chicken breasts, buttermilk, and seasonings (garlic powder, Italian seasoning, pepper, crushed red pepper - I added paprika at the very end). 

Chicken breasts, buttermilk and seasonings in a slow cooker.

✓ Step #2: Add butter and cheese - Cut your butter into squares (or scoops if you are using the container of butter) and add to the top of the chicken. Top with half of the shredded cheese. Do not stir. Put the lid on and let it cook for 4-5 hours on high, stirring every few hours.

Uncooked Chicken Alfredo in a crock pot - chicken, buttermilk, seasonings, cheese and butter.

✓  Step #3: Stir and add pasta – After 4-5 hours, the chicken should be tender (not quite fully cooked) and ready to fall apart. You can use two forks in the crockpot and allow it to fall apart into shreds. 

Add the pasta noodles to the slow cooker. I broke the pasta noodles in half, but you can choose to leave them whole as well and push them down. Cook for 45-60 minutes longer or until pasta is soft and chicken is cooked all the way. 

Adding fettuccine noodles to a slow cooker for Chicken Alfredo.

✓  Step #4: Add more seasonings and cheese: After 45-60 minutes, top with seasonings of your choice (I topped ours with paprika, Italian seasoning, and more black pepper) and the remainder cheese. Stir and let cheese melt, 10 minutes. 

Cooked Cheesy Chicken Alfredo topped with seasonings in a slow cooker.

✓  Step #5: Serve immediately: Turn your slow cooker to low or warm and serve immediately with garlic bread, a side salad, or sides of your choice. And enjoy!

Cheesy Chicken Alfredo fresh out of the slow cooker, on a plate and ready to eat.

How to Store and Reheat Leftovers

If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight plastic container and keep in the fridge for up to four days. Warm it up in the microwave and serve.

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