Description
Creamy crockpot chicken alfredo pasta brings comfort to dinner tables with minimal effort. Rich parmesan sauce and tender chicken combine for a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 16 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Nestle chicken breasts into the crockpot, complementing them with aromatic chicken broth, fragrant minced garlic, robust Italian seasoning, and a balanced sprinkle of salt and pepper.
- Secure the lid and allow the chicken to gently simmer on low temperature for 3-4 hours until exceptionally tender and easily separable.
- Utilize two forks to meticulously shred the cooked chicken, then reintegrate the delicate meat back into the crockpot’s savory liquid.
- Introduce rich heavy cream, velvety butter, and granulated Parmesan cheese into the mixture, stirring consistently until the sauce transforms into a luxuriously smooth and creamy consistency.
- While the sauce develops, prepare pasta separately according to package guidance, ensuring precise al dente texture, then carefully drain and transfer the pasta directly into the crockpot.
- Thoroughly incorporate the pasta with the creamy chicken mixture, guaranteeing each strand is elegantly coated with the decadent sauce.
- Enhance the dish’s visual appeal and fresh flavor profile by generously sprinkling chopped parsley across the surface, then serve immediately while maintaining optimal warmth.
Notes
- Ensure chicken breasts are similar in size for even cooking, preventing dry or undercooked sections.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control salt levels and customize seasoning to taste preferences.
- For gluten-free version, substitute regular pasta with gluten-free pasta made from rice, corn, or quinoa.
- Reduce calories by using half-and-half instead of heavy cream and adding extra herbs for flavor depth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours (or 4 hours)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 705 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg