Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 8 ounces uncooked ziti pasta
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- Fresh chopped parsley, for serving
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Prep the slow cooker
Start by adding the chicken thighs, heavy cream, chicken broth, cream cheese, butter, garlic powder, and paprika to the slow cooker. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
Cook the chicken
Cover the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for about 2 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Shred and combine
Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir in the uncooked ziti pasta and Parmesan cheese.
Finish cooking
Continue cooking on HIGH for another 30 minutes or until the pasta is tender and the sauce has thickened.
Serve
Adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve the dish immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley and extra Parmesan cheese if you desire.
Crockpot Chicken Alfredo Soup
Crockpot Chicken Alfredo Soup with creamy chicken, rich Parmesan, and tender ziti pasta. The smooth broth combines with subtle garlic and onion notes, finishing with fresh parsley.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 8 ounces uncooked ziti pasta
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- Fresh chopped parsley, for serving
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Add chicken thighs, heavy cream, chicken broth, cream cheese, butter, garlic powder, and paprika to the slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 2 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Remove the chicken, shred it with forks, then return to the slow cooker. Stir in uncooked ziti pasta and Parmesan cheese.
- Cook on HIGH for 30 minutes until pasta is tender and sauce thickens.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley and extra Parmesan cheese.