Crockpot Chicken Alfredo Pasta
A creamy and comforting chicken pasta dish made effortlessly in a crockpot, perfect for family dinners or weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts Best for shredding
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta Can substitute with other pasta types
- 2 cups chicken broth For richer flavor, use chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream For a creamier sauce
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese Freshly grated is best
- 4 cloves garlic, minced Adds aroma and flavor
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Enhances overall flavor
- to taste grams Salt and pepper Season to preference
- for garnish Fresh parsley, chopped Adds color and flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Layer the seasoned chicken breasts at the bottom of your crockpot.
- Sprinkle the minced garlic evenly over the chicken.
- Pour in the chicken broth, ensuring the chicken is mostly submerged.
Cooking
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for about 4 hours or on high for approximately 2 hours.
- Check the chicken for tenderness; it should shred easily.
- Remove the chicken, shred it, and set aside.
- Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until the cheese melts.
- Add the uncooked fettuccine pasta, stirring gently to coat.
- Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes on high, or until pasta is tender.
- Give everything a final stir, adjusting seasoning as needed.
Serving
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Serve with a side salad or garlic bread if desired.
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Notes
Feel free to add vegetables for extra nutrients. Store leftovers in an airtight container.