Crockpot Creamy Chicken Pasta

ByLuke Brown November 11, 2023July 27, 2026

Crockpot Creamy Chicken Pasta is an easy dinner recipe the whole family will enjoy that is made with seasoned chicken breast, marinara sauce, Alfredo sauce, mozzarella cheese, and pasta.

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Easy Chicken Crockpot Dinner

Crockpot Creamy Chicken Pasta is an easy and delicious dinner recipe! This is one of those easy dinners I make when I don’t feel like cooking, but I’ve got to feed the family.

This one is so good for how easy it is to throw together. The crockpot pasta is made with simple ingredients you probably already keep stocked in your refrigerator and pantry.

You will love this recipe because it’s easy, comforting, and makes a lot of food!

If you love easy crockpot pasta recipes check out my Cheesy Crockpot Meatball Pasta. This one is made with homemade frozen meatballs and also super easy to put in the crockpot.

Another delicious crockpot pasta is my Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta. This is also made with seasoned chicken, Parmesan garlic sauce, pasta, mozzarella, and Alfredo sauce. Yum!

Ingredients for Creamy Chicken Pasta

Chicken breast
Salt, pepper, onion powder, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes
Minced garlic
Marinara Sauce
Alfredo Sauce
Mozzarella cheese
Pasta
Parmesan cheese
Dried parsley

Make Creamy Crockpot Chicken Pasta

To make the easy chicken pasta, start by spraying a crockpot with cooking spray.

Add one pound of chicken breasts and season with salt, pepper, onion powder, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning.

Crockpot with seasoned chicken and garlic

Add 1 tbsp of minced garlic, a 15 oz jar of Alfredo sauce, and a 24 oz jar of Marinara sauce over the top of the chicken.

Use any brand of marinara and Alfredo sauce your family likes!

For jarred sauce, Bertolli Alfredo sauce is pretty good in my opinion! I’ve been really liking the Aldi brand of marinara sauce lately.

Crockpot with uncooked chicken, marinara, and Alfredo sauce

Cook on low for 4-6 hours. Once the chicken is fully cooked and reaches at least 165 degrees you can shred or cut up the chicken.

I prefer to remove the chicken from the crockpot and cube it up with a knife.

Next, add the cut up chicken back to the crockpot and add one cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.

Stir the chicken and cheese well and put back on low while you boil the pasta.

Boil 16 oz of pasta according to the directions on the box.

I like to use Cellentani pasta for this recipe, but you can use any pasta you have!

Once the pasta is cooked drain it and add it to the crockpot. Stir everything together well.

Top the chicken pasta with Parmesan cheese and some dried parsley to give the kids something to talk about at the dinner table!

Serve the Creamy Chicken Pasta

Once the cheese is melted, it’s time to eat! We had this with some bread sticks and a Caesar salad! This would also be good with some roasted broccoli or green beans.

Serve this chicken pasta with any vegetable your family likes!

Store the leftovers in the refrigerator in a container. Leftover reheat pretty well in the microwave for a quick lunch.

For best results, heat the pasta on the stove over medium heat adding a little bit of milk at a time until the pasta is hot!

Tips and Substitutions

I prefer to shred my own mozzarella and Parmesan cheese from blocks for a creamier consistency.
Freshly minced garlic or jarred garlic can be used for this recipe.
I love using the Cellentani pasta, but you can use 16 oz of any pasta you already have in your pantry!
A big handful of fresh spinach could be added to the crockpot when you add the mozzarella cheese if you’d like to add a veggie!
Serve with bread sticks or garlic bread and a salad.
I keep the seasonings on this pasta pretty simple because that’s how my kids like it! You can add any extra seasonings you prefer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use frozen Chicken?

I don’t recommend using frozen chicken in the crockpot. For food safety, it’s best to use chicken that is thawed first. Cooking with frozen chicken in the crockpot is not as safe and would also release a lot of extra liquid into the recipe and could result in a runny sauce.

Can I cook this on high instead of low?

Yes, if you are short on time you can cook this recipe on HIGH for 3-4 hours instead of LOW for about 6 hours. Just be sure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Cooking on low results in tender juicier chicken, but high works well if you are in a hurry.

Can I make Creamy Chicken Pasta on the stove?

Yes, if you’d prefer not to use a crockpot, cut your chicken into small pieces. Season the chicken and cook it in a large skillet or pot until it reaches 165 degrees F, add the sauces to the pot, stir in the cooked and drained pasta, add the cheese and stir everything together well. Simmer on low until hot!

Can I use rotisserie chicken?

Yes, you could make this recipe even easier (and faster) using rotisserie chicken! The chicken and sauces would just need to be warmed up and combined with the cooked pasta, cheese, and seasonings.

What pasta works best?

You can really use any pasta you already have in your pantry for this recipe, but Cellentani, penne, or rigatoni all work really well.

Can I add spinach to this recipe?

Yes, spinach would be a great addition to this pasta. I would add the spinach when you cut or shred the chicken and add the mozzarella cheese.

How do I store and reheat the pasta?

Store the leftover chicken pasta in an air tight container in the refrigerator. For best results, reheat the pasta on the stove over medium heat. Add a little bit of milk at a time until the pasta is creamy and hot!

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