chicken alfredo crock pot recipe
This creamy, comforting Crock Pot Chicken Alfredo combines tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a rich homemade alfredo sauce for an effortless family dinner that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups chicken broth divided
- 8 oz cream cheese softened and cubed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta broken in half
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta water if needed to thin sauce
Instructions
- Add chicken, butter, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and 1 cup broth to slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 3 hours or HIGH for 2 hours until chicken reaches 165°F.
- Remove chicken, shred, and return to pot.
- Add cream cheese and stir until melted.
- Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in remaining broth and uncooked pasta.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 20-30 minutes until pasta is tender.
- If sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving)
- Calories: 582 per serving
- Protein: 41g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 768mg
- Cholesterol: 182mg