Description
Creamy crockpot chicken alfredo pasta brings Italian comfort straight to dinner tables with minimal effort. Parmesan-kissed chicken and perfectly tender noodles meld together, creating a hearty meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Dairy and Cheese:
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
Seasonings and Liquid:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups chicken broth
Pasta:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) fettuccine pasta
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Arrange seasoned chicken breasts in the crockpot, generously coating with garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper for maximum flavor infusion.
- Create a rich cooking liquid by pouring chicken broth and heavy cream over the chicken, then dot with butter. Secure the lid and slow cook at 180°F for 4-5 hours on low or 2-3 hours on high until chicken becomes fork-tender.
- Extract chicken from the liquid, meticulously shred using two forks, and return the pulled meat back into the creamy broth.
- Introduce uncooked fettuccine directly into the crockpot, ensuring pasta is fully submerged. Gently stir to prevent sticking and cook for 30-40 minutes on low, occasionally redistributing the ingredients.
- When pasta reaches al dente consistency, gradually incorporate Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses, stirring until they melt completely and create a smooth, velvety sauce.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the dish for a vibrant finish, then serve immediately while the pasta remains warm and creamy.
Notes
- Reduce cooking liquid by slightly lowering the amount of chicken broth for a thicker, creamier sauce consistency.
- Opt for whole wheat or gluten-free pasta to make the dish more diet-friendly and nutritionally balanced.
- Prevent pasta from becoming mushy by adding it later in the cooking process and checking texture frequently during the last 30 minutes.
- Consider using boneless, skinless chicken thighs for a more tender and flavorful protein alternative that remains juicy during slow cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 720 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 27 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg