Description
A creamy, comforting Crockpot Chicken Alfredo recipe featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich garlic and Italian seasoned cream sauce, combined with perfectly cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese for a delicious one-pot meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Sauce
- 3 chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)
- 1 cup chicken broth (low sodium)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper (to taste)
Pasta and Garnish
- 8 ounces pasta (such as penne or rotini)
- 1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Lay your chicken breasts in the crockpot and season them with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Scatter minced garlic over the top.
- Add liquids: Gently pour the chicken broth and heavy cream over the chicken. It’s fine if the chicken isn’t fully submerged.
- Cook chicken: Cover and cook on low for 5 hours.
- Add pasta: After 5 hours on low, stir in the uncooked penne pasta. Make sure it's submerged in the liquid to cook evenly.
- Cook pasta: Continue to cook on low for another hour. Check the pasta at around the 30-minute mark to ensure it's cooking to your desired tenderness.
- Shred chicken and add cheese: Once the pasta is cooked, gently remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the crockpot. Add the Parmesan cheese and stir everything together well.
- Let it rest: Let the dish sit for a few minutes after cooking. It will thicken up and the flavors will meld together beautifully.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with chopped parsley for a touch of color and freshness before serving.
Notes
- Chicken Selection: Boneless skinless chicken breasts are preferred but thighs can be used as a substitute.
- Pasta Tips: Add the pasta in the last hour of cooking to keep it from becoming too soft. Small shaped pasta like penne or rotini works best.
- Dairy Substitutes: Half-and-half or a milk and butter combination can replace heavy cream for a lighter sauce, but it will be less creamy.
- Seasoning Adjustments: Adjust garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning amounts to your preference.
- Storing and Reheating: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. This dish can be frozen up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat gently on stove or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
