Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Slow Cooker Delight Recipe
Indulge in a creamy and cheesy delight with this slow cooker chicken alfredo recipe. Tender chicken, pasta, and a rich blend of cheeses come together effortlessly for a satisfying meal that’s perfect for busy days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chicken Alfredo:
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese (cubed)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare Slow Cooker: Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Add chicken broth, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.
- Shred Chicken: Remove chicken, shred, and return to the slow cooker.
- Melt Cheeses: Stir in heavy cream, mozzarella, Parmesan, and cream cheese until smooth.
- Add Pasta: Mix in uncooked penne pasta, cover, and cook on high for 30–40 minutes.
- Final Touch: Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Enhance with sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or sun-dried tomatoes.
- For thicker sauce, let pasta sit for 5 minutes after cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
