Description
Indulge in the creamy richness of Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo, a comforting Italian dish that brings restaurant-quality flavor to your home. With tender chicken infused with aromatic garlic and a velvety parmesan sauce, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Simply toss the ingredients into the slow cooker, and let it work its magic while you focus on other tasks. The result is a satisfying meal that pleases both kids and adults alike. Serve it over your favorite pasta and garnish with fresh parsley for an eye-catching presentation. This dish is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 8 oz penne pasta (cooked)
- Fresh parsley (chopped for garnish)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, parmesan cheese, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker in a single layer.
- Pour the alfredo sauce mixture over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours until chicken is tender.
- Remove cooked chicken from the slow cooker and shred using two forks.
- Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix with cooked penne pasta until well combined.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 615
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: Total: 43g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 145mg