Save to Pinterest A rich, comforting slow-cooker dish featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a creamy Alfredo sauce with garlic, parmesan, and Italian herbs. Perfect for busy weeknights just dump, cook, and enjoy!
This cozy chicken Alfredo has become a go to for my family when we want a hearty meal with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts: about 1.5 lbs 700 g
- 3 cloves garlic: minced
- 1 small onion: finely chopped optional
- 1 cup frozen peas: 150 g optional
- 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms: 250 g optional
- 2 cups heavy cream: 480 ml
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth: 240 ml
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese: 100 g
- 4 oz cream cheese: 115 g cubed and softened
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter: cubed
- 1 tsp salt:
- ½ tsp black pepper:
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs: or a mix of basil oregano thyme
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes: optional
- 12 oz fettuccine or linguine: 340 g cooked according to package instructions
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Arrange chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Step 2:
- Scatter minced garlic and chopped onion if using over the chicken.
- Step 3:
- Add mushrooms and peas if desired.
- Step 4:
- In a bowl whisk together heavy cream chicken broth Parmesan cream cheese butter salt pepper Italian herbs and red pepper flakes until mostly smooth.
- Step 5:
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables in the slow cooker.
- Step 6:
- Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 7 hours until the chicken is very tender.
- Step 7:
- Remove the chicken shred or slice as desired and return to the sauce. Stir to combine.
- Step 8:
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Step 9:
- Serve hot over cooked pasta. Garnish with extra Parmesan and fresh parsley if desired.
Save to Pinterest My family loves gathering around this dish on weeknights especially when time is tight but we want something comforting.
Required Tools
4 6 quart slow cooker Mixing bowl Whisk Knife and cutting board Pasta pot
Allergen Information
Contains Milk cream cheese butter Wheat pasta Double check processed ingredient labels for gluten and lactose if sensitive.
Nutritional Information
Calories 460 Total Fat 31 g Carbohydrates 7 g Protein 39 g per serving excluding pasta.
Save to Pinterest This slow cooker chicken Alfredo brings rich flavors with little effort, perfect for busy days.
Common Recipe Questions
- → Can I use chicken thighs instead of breasts?
Yes, boneless skinless chicken thighs will work well and may result in a juicier texture.
- → Is it necessary to add cream cheese?
Cream cheese adds richness and smooth texture, but you can substitute with more heavy cream if preferred.
- → Can I prepare this without a slow cooker?
Yes, the sauce and chicken can be cooked on the stove over low heat, stirring frequently until chicken is tender.
- → What pasta works best with this dish?
Fettuccine or linguine are ideal, as their shape holds the creamy sauce nicely.
- → How can I add more vegetables to the dish?
Mushrooms, peas, and spinach are great additions; add spinach in the final 30 minutes of cooking to preserve color.