Description
This Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo is a creamy, comforting dish made easy with tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich Alfredo sauce right in your slow cooker. Combining garlic, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning, this recipe delivers a hearty and flavorful meal that pairs perfectly with fettuccine or your favorite pasta. Ideal for busy days, it allows you to come home to a ready-to-eat, delicious Italian-inspired dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sauce
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Pasta & Garnish
- 1 pound fettuccine or your favorite pasta
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the slow cooker, laying them flat as the base for the sauce.
- Mix Sauce Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, chicken broth, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper until well combined and smooth.
- Add Sauce to Slow Cooker: Pour the prepared Alfredo sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker, ensuring they are fully covered.
- Cook Chicken: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low heat for 4 to 6 hours, allowing the chicken to become tender and fully cooked through.
- Cook Pasta: Approximately 20 minutes before you plan to serve the meal, prepare the fettuccine according to the package instructions until al dente; then drain and set aside.
- Shred Chicken & Combine: Remove the cooked chicken breasts from the slow cooker; slice or shred the chicken using forks or knives, then return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir it into the Alfredo sauce to combine flavors thoroughly.
- Serve: Plate the cooked pasta and ladle the creamy chicken Alfredo mixture over it. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of color and fresh flavor before serving.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best flavor and creaminess.
- Adjust salt to taste after cooking, as Parmesan and broth contain sodium.
- If sauce is too thick at the end, add a splash of chicken broth or cream to loosen it.
- For a lower-fat version, substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk, but expect a less rich texture.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently on the stove or microwave.
- You can add steamed broccoli or sautéed mushrooms to the slow cooker for extra veggies.
