Creamy Chicken Alfredo in a Crockpot
Creamy Chicken Alfredo in a crockpot is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender chicken and rich pasta in a velvety sauce. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings with friends and family. Let your slow cooker work its magic while you savor the delicious aromas filling your kitchen. This recipe promises to deliver a satisfying meal that’s both easy to make and impossible to resist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 to 2 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by finely mincing the garlic.
- Layer the chicken in the crockpot and sprinkle minced garlic on top.
- Pour in heavy cream, add melted butter, soy sauce, and sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the mixture.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, cook fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente; drain well.
- Shred the cooked chicken in the crockpot using two forks and mix well with the sauce.
- Serve over fettuccine with extra Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider mixing in vegetables like spinach or broccoli during the last hour of cooking. You can substitute shrimp for chicken for a delightful seafood variation. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; add a splash of milk when reheating to retain creaminess.