Crock Pot Chicken Alfredo (Printable version)
Creamy chicken Alfredo with tender shredded chicken and rich parmesan sauce, made effortlessly in the slow cooker.
# Ingredient List:
→ Meats
01 - 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
→ Dairy
04 - 2 cups heavy cream
05 - 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 4 oz cream cheese, cubed
07 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
→ Pasta
08 - 12 oz fettuccine pasta, uncooked
→ Seasonings
09 - 1 ½ tsp salt
10 - ½ tsp black pepper
11 - ½ tsp dried Italian herbs
12 - ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
→ Liquids
13 - 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
→ Garnish
14 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
# How to Make It:
01 - Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker. Season evenly with salt, black pepper, and dried Italian herbs.
02 - Scatter the finely chopped onion and minced garlic over the seasoned chicken.
03 - Pour the chicken broth and heavy cream over the ingredients. Distribute the cream cheese cubes and butter pieces evenly across the top.
04 - Cover and cook on low setting for 4 hours, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is tender.
05 - Carefully remove the cooked chicken breasts and shred using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker with the sauce.
06 - Stir in the uncooked fettuccine, submerging the noodles as completely as possible in the liquid.
07 - Sprinkle the freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the mixture and stir thoroughly to combine.
08 - Cover and cook on high for 25-35 minutes, stirring once or twice during cooking, until the pasta is al dente and the sauce has thickened to a creamy consistency.
09 - Ladle the chicken Alfredo into serving bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The sauce comes together almost entirely on its own while you handle everything else
- Leftovers somehow taste even creamier the next day for lunch
02 -
- Stir the pasta at least once during those final 30 minutes or it will stick together in a giant clump
- The sauce thickens considerably as it cools so do not panic if it looks thin at first
03 -
- Freshly grated Parmesan makes a noticeable difference in how smoothly the sauce comes together
- Use full fat cream cheese for the best texture and melting ability