Description
Creamy crockpot chicken alfredo pasta satisfies comfort food cravings with minimal effort. Parmesan cheese and tender chicken combine for a simple, delicious meal that brings Italian-inspired flavors right to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Pasta and Dairy:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) fettuccine pasta
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Nestle seasoned chicken breasts into the crockpot, coating thoroughly with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning for maximum flavor infusion.
- Pour chicken broth and heavy cream over the chicken, ensuring complete coverage. Slow cook on LOW temperature for 4-5 hours until meat becomes fork-tenderly soft.
- Extract chicken from liquid, carefully shred using two forks, and reintroduce shredded meat back into the creamy crockpot mixture.
- Gently incorporate fettuccine pasta and grated Parmesan cheese, stirring to distribute ingredients evenly throughout the sauce.
- Increase crockpot setting to HIGH and cook for 30-40 minutes, periodically mixing to prevent pasta from clumping and ensure uniform cooking.
- Once pasta reaches desired tenderness, remove lid and allow sauce to slightly thicken for 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley across the surface for vibrant color and aromatic finish. Transfer to serving dishes while piping hot.
Notes
- Opt for boneless, skinless chicken breasts to ensure even cooking and easy shredding in the crockpot.
- Choose low-sodium chicken broth to control salt levels and prevent the dish from becoming too salty.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for a richer, more authentic flavor compared to pre-packaged options.
- Allow extra cooking time if using frozen chicken, typically adding 1-2 hours to the total cook time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg