Crock Pot Chicken Alfredo (Printable version)

Rich, creamy chicken and fettuccine in parmesan sauce, made effortlessly in your slow cooker for an easy comforting dinner.

# 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

# Directions:

01 - Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker. Season evenly with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs.
02 - Scatter chopped onion and minced garlic over the seasoned chicken.
03 - Pour chicken broth and heavy cream into the slow cooker. Distribute cream cheese cubes and butter pieces across the top.
04 - Cover and cook on low setting for 4 hours, or until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F and is tender.
05 - Remove cooked chicken breasts and shred using two forks. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
06 - Add uncooked fettuccine to the slow cooker, stirring to submerge pasta completely in the liquid.
07 - Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the mixture and stir well to combine.
08 - Cover and cook on high setting for 25 to 35 minutes, stirring once or twice, until pasta is al dente and sauce has thickened to creamy consistency.
09 - Portion hot Alfredo into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one pot, from start to finish, which means almost zero cleanup
  • The pasta cooks directly in the sauce, absorbing all that incredible flavor
  • It reheats beautifully for lunch the next day, if there is any left
02 -
  • Skip the searing step unless you have extra time because the slow cooker creates plenty of flavor on its own
  • Gluten-free pasta can become mushy faster, so check it after 15 minutes on high heat
  • The sauce continues to thicken as it stands, so do not worry if it looks slightly thin at first
03 -
  • Grate your own Parmesan from a wedge for the smoothest melting sauce
  • Room temperature cream cheese cubes incorporate more easily than cold ones

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