Description
Creamy slow cooker chicken alfredo brings comfort and ease to classic Italian pasta dreams. Rich parmesan sauce and tender chicken create a satisfying meal you’ll crave for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
protein:
- 2 lbs chicken breast
- 1 cup chicken broth
dairy:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup butter
pasta and seasonings:
- 1 lb fettuccine pasta
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp italian seasoning
Instructions
- Arrange chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker, creating an even layer to ensure uniform cooking.
- Pour chicken broth over the chicken, which will help maintain moisture and prevent sticking during the slow cooking process.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning directly onto the chicken, ensuring even distribution of flavors.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred using two forks, then return the shredded meat back to the cooking liquid.
- Add heavy cream, cream cheese, butter, and parmesan cheese to the slow cooker, stirring until the cheeses melt and create a smooth, creamy sauce.
- Meanwhile, cook fettuccine pasta in a separate pot according to package instructions until al dente, then drain thoroughly.
- Gently fold the cooked pasta into the creamy chicken mixture, ensuring each strand is well-coated with the rich Alfredo sauce.
- Let the pasta sit in the slow cooker for an additional 10-15 minutes on the warm setting to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve hot, garnishing with extra parmesan cheese if desired, and enjoy this comforting, creamy chicken Alfredo dish.
Notes
- Swap chicken breasts with thighs for more tender, flavorful meat that won’t dry out during slow cooking.
- Use gluten-free pasta or zucchini noodles to make this recipe friendly for those with dietary restrictions.
- Add roasted vegetables like broccoli or spinach directly into the sauce for extra nutrition and color.
- Reduce calorie content by substituting heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk, which still provides creaminess without excessive richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 844
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 843 mg
- Fat: 54 g
- Saturated Fat: 32 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 41 g
- Cholesterol: 189 mg