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If you’re looking for an easy comfort food dinner with minimal prep, this Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli is hard to beat. With just four simple ingredients, the slow cooker does most of the work while you get on with your day.
Tender chicken cooks in a light Alfredo sauce, then gets tossed with pasta and broccoli for a complete meal that’s creamy, satisfying, and surprisingly WW-friendly. It’s the kind of recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights when you want something comforting without spending much time in the kitchen.
Table of Contents
- Why You’ll Love This Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo
- Ingredients & Substitutions
- How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken Broccoli Alfredo
- Tips for Success
- Variations
- Serving Suggestions
- How to Store Leftovers
- How Many Calories and WW Points?
- Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli Recipe
- FAQs
- More Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes
Why You’ll Love This Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo
- Just 4 simple ingredients.
- Easy comfort food with very little hands-on work.
- A complete meal with chicken, broccoli, pasta, and creamy Alfredo sauce.
- Family friendly and great for busy weeknights.
- Leftovers reheat well for lunch the next day.
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts – Lean and tender. Chicken thighs work too if you prefer.
- Light refrigerated Alfredo sauce – I like Buitoni, but any light Alfredo sauce will work.
- Broccoli florets – Fresh broccoli gives the best texture, but frozen florets can also be used.
- Penne pasta – Penne holds the sauce well. Rotini, bow ties, or shells are good alternatives.
Optional:
- grated Parmesan
- cracked black pepper
- chopped parsley
How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken Broccoli Alfredo
Ideal Slow Cooker Size: 1-1/2- to 2-Quart.
- Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces and place in the slow cooker.
- Pour the jar of sauce over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, adding the broccoli to the water during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Drain.
- Stir together the pasta and broccoli and chicken and alfredo. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve sprinkled with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Tips for Success
- Cut the chicken into evenly sized pieces so it cooks evenly.
- Avoid overcooking the chicken—it can become dry if left too long.
- Cook the broccoli with the pasta during the last few minutes to save washing another pan.
- Stir everything together just before serving so the pasta absorbs some of the sauce.
Variations
Add mushrooms
Sautéed mushrooms pair beautifully with Alfredo. Canned mushrooms also work.
Add spinach
Stir in a few handfuls of baby spinach just before serving.
Use rotisserie chicken
Skip the slow cooker and simply warm shredded rotisserie chicken in the Alfredo sauce while the pasta cooks.
Change the pasta
Rotini, shells, farfalle, or whole wheat pasta all work well.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with:
- a crisp green salad
- Caesar salad
- sliced tomatoes
- roasted asparagus
- garlic green beans
How to Store Leftovers
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat gently in the microwave (affiliate link) or on the stovetop. If the sauce thickens, stir in a splash of milk or chicken broth to loosen it.
How Many Calories and WW Points?
According to my calculations, each generous serving has 331 calories and 6 WW Points.
To see your WW Points for this recipe, track it in the WW App!
(You must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.)
8 PointsPlus (Old plan)
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Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 container (10 ounces) refrigerated light alfredo sauce (I used Buitoni)
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups (4 ounces) penne pasta
Instructions
- Ideal Slow Cooker Size: 1-1/2- to 2-Quart.
- Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces and place in the slow cooker.
- Pour the jar of sauce over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, adding the broccoli to the water during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Drain.
- Stir together the pasta and broccoli and chicken and alfredo. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve sprinkled with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Notes
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 8 PointsPlus (Old plan) Using light alfredo sauce instead of regular saves a ton of fat and calories. I used the refrigerated kind, but jarred should be okay too. The sauce thinned out a lot during cooking but was fine once I tossed it with the pasta and broccoli.
Variations
Add mushrooms – Sautéed mushrooms pair beautifully with Alfredo. Canned mushrooms also work. Add spinach – Stir in a few handfuls of baby spinach just before serving. Use rotisserie chicken – Skip the slow cooker and simply warm shredded rotisserie chicken in the Alfredo sauce while the pasta cooks. Change the pasta – Rotini, shells, farfalle, or whole wheat pasta all work well.Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
FAQs
Can I use frozen broccoli?
Yes. Add it during the last few minutes of cooking the pasta just as you would fresh broccoli.
Can I use jarred Alfredo sauce?
Absolutely. Refrigerated Alfredo tends to taste a little fresher, but jarred light Alfredo sauce also works well.
Can I cook the pasta in the slow cooker?
I don’t recommend it. Cooking the pasta separately gives much better texture and helps prevent it from becoming mushy.
Can I use chicken thighs?
Yes. Boneless skinless thighs stay very moist and work beautifully in this recipe.
Can I make this ahead?
Yes. Refrigerate the finished dish for up to 3 days and reheat gently before serving.
This Chicken Alfredo recipe was so easy and delicious! I bought a jar of lite, Classico brand, Asiago cheese flavor and added some seasonings at the end such as oregano,garlic, salt and pepper. Made this for our 26th Anniversary dinner and my husband loved it.
Hi Lisa,
Glad you liked it!! Haven’t tried the Classico Asiago cheese brand but it sounds yummy. And belated Happy Anniversary!!
Thanks Martha, look forward to trying many of your easy, healthy recipes! I love crockpot cooking esp. since we camp a lot (haven’t tried yet but should work ) and I got hooked on crockpot cooking after living in Fairbanks, Alaska where we were stationed in the military back in 2000. Busy raising three kids, freezing outside, smelled good in the house cooking and a nice hearty meal at the end of the day. Now, my kids are grown and recently lost 15 lbs. walk every day, lifetime member of WW, and looking for healthy, delicious meals.
Thanks so much for your inspiration!
Hi Lisa, Thanks for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful comment! I appreciate it. Looks like we share a love of WW and Crock Pots. Both make life happier and healthier as far as I’m concerned 🙂
I love trying your healthy, light crock pot recipes. However, how can I see which ones are rated as popular by other viewers? Would like to stick to the ones that are tasty and rated highly by other cooks.
Thank you,
Lisa
Thanks, Lisa. By searching around, you’ll find the ones that have been rated and/or commented on. One that comes to mind that a lot of people has positively commented on is this one for slow cooker chicken and gravy. https://simple-nourished-living.com/easy-slow-cooker-chicken-and-gravy-recipe/ Hope this helps!