Description
An easy and creamy slow cooker chicken Alfredo recipe that delivers tender chicken and rich Alfredo sauce with minimal effort, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
- 1 cup Alfredo sauce (240 ml)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth (240 ml)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (75 g)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (dried basil, oregano, thyme blend)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 ounces pasta (fettuccine, linguine, penne, or rigatoni)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, Alfredo sauce, chicken broth, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, coating them well.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours until chicken is tender and shreds easily.
- Remove chicken breasts and shred with two forks.
- Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker, add freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and stir well to thicken the sauce.
- Cook pasta separately according to package directions until al dente, then drain.
- Add cooked pasta to the slow cooker and gently toss to coat with the creamy chicken sauce.
- Serve immediately with extra Parmesan and freshly cracked black pepper. Optionally garnish with fresh parsley or basil.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for best sauce texture. Cook on low heat to keep chicken tender and prevent cream from curdling. Slightly undercook pasta and finish cooking it in the sauce for best flavor. Add optional veggies like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes in the last 10 minutes of cooking. For dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream and Parmesan with coconut milk or cashew cream and nutritional yeast. Use gluten-free pasta and sauce for gluten-free diet. Reheat leftovers gently with a splash of cream or milk to restore sauce texture.
- Prep Time: 6 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approxima
- Calories: 480
- Sodium: 420
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 38
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