Description
Indulge in a creamy and comforting Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo for a hassle-free dinner. Tender chicken, savory sauce, and al dente pasta come together in this Italian-American favorite.
Ingredients
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Chicken Alfredo:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
To Serve:
- 8 oz fettuccine or pasta of choice (cooked separately)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Add cream, chicken broth, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours.
- Shred Chicken: Remove chicken, shred, and return to the slow cooker. Stir in Parmesan until creamy.
- Finish Dish: Cook pasta separately, drain, and add to the slow cooker. Toss to coat. Serve hot, garnished with parsley.
Notes
- To thicken the sauce, add a cornstarch slurry near the end of cooking.
- Enhance with steamed broccoli or spinach for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
