Description
Creamy crockpot chicken alfredo pasta brings Italian comfort straight to your kitchen with minimal effort. Parmesan-laden sauce and tender chicken create a hearty meal that satisfies hungry diners effortlessly.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 jar (15 ounces or 425 grams) Alfredo sauce
Liquid and Seasonings:
- 3 cups (710 milliliters) chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Pasta:
- 2 cups (340 grams) uncooked pasta (penne or rotini recommended)
Optional Garnish:
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Nestle seasoned chicken breasts into the crockpot, coating them thoroughly with salt, pepper, and Italian herb blend.
- Gently cascade chicken broth and creamy Alfredo sauce over the meat, sprinkling minced garlic for aromatic depth.
- Secure the lid and slow-cook on low temperature, allowing chicken to become supremely tender over 4-5 hours.
- Carefully extract chicken from the liquid, transform into bite-sized pieces by shredding or chopping, then reintroduce to the sauce.
- Pour in rich heavy cream and raw pasta, ensuring each ingredient is submerged in the velvety liquid.
- Continue cooking with occasional gentle stirring, monitoring pasta’s absorption and texture for approximately 30-45 minutes.
- Incorporate freshly grated Parmesan cheese, folding smoothly to create a luxurious, silky consistency.
- Taste and refine seasoning, adding pinches of salt and pepper to elevate the flavor profile.
- Transfer to serving dishes, optionally garnishing with delicate parsley sprigs for a touch of freshness and visual appeal.
Notes
- Use thin chicken breasts to ensure even cooking and prevent dryness in the crockpot.
- Choose shorter pasta shapes like penne or rotini that cook evenly and absorb sauce well in slow cooking.
- Add heavy cream and pasta in the last 30-45 minutes to prevent separation and maintain a smooth, creamy texture.
- Swap regular pasta with gluten-free or whole wheat options for alternative dietary needs, and use low-fat Alfredo sauce for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg