Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo (Print)

Comforting chicken and pasta dish with creamy Alfredo flavors, slow-cooked for tender results.

# Components:

→ Meats

01 - 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

→ Pasta

02 - 12 oz uncooked penne or rigatoni pasta

→ Dairy

03 - 2 cups heavy cream
04 - 1 cup whole milk
05 - 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
06 - 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into pieces
08 - 4 oz cream cheese, cubed

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

09 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 1 cup frozen peas (optional)

→ Seasonings

11 - 1 tsp salt
12 - 0.5 tsp black pepper
13 - 0.5 tsp dried Italian herbs
14 - 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)

→ Garnish

15 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
02 - Season with salt, black pepper, dried Italian herbs, ground nutmeg, and add minced garlic.
03 - Pour in heavy cream and whole milk. Distribute unsalted butter pieces and cubed cream cheese evenly over the chicken.
04 - Cover and cook on LOW for 3 hours until chicken is fully cooked and easily shredable.
05 - Remove chicken, shred using two forks, then return shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
06 - Stir in uncooked pasta, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, and frozen peas if using. Mix thoroughly to combine.
07 - Cover and cook on HIGH for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until pasta is tender and sauce is creamy.
08 - Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Hands off cooking means you can set it and forget it while the sauce develops restaurant quality depth
  • The pasta cooks directly in the creamy sauce absorbing all those flavors
02 -
  • Stirring halfway through the second cook time prevents the pasta from sticking to the bottom and ensures even cooking
  • The sauce continues thickening as it stands so do not panic if it looks slightly thin when you first turn off the slow cooker
03 -
  • Using rotisserie chicken shaves off two hours of cook time without sacrificing flavor
  • Grate your own Parmesan instead of buying pre grated for better melting and a smoother sauce
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