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Crockpot Chicken Alfredo

Creamy Crockpot Chicken Alfredo for Easy Family Dinners

Enjoy a comforting Crockpot Chicken Alfredo that transforms everyday moments into cherished memories, making dinner a breeze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Chicken Breast or thighs for more flavor
For the Sauce
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese substitute with sour cream for tang
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter use salted butter but reduce added salt
  • 3 cloves Garlic Cloves fresh garlic preferred; can use 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Salt use sea salt or kosher salt
  • 1 tsp Ground Black Pepper adjust to spice preference
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream can substitute with half-and-half
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth replace with vegetable broth for lighter option
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese use nutritional yeast for dairy-free
For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Penne Pasta (uncooked) can substitute with fusilli or rigatoni

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In your slow cooker, combine the chicken breast, cubed cream cheese, and sliced butter. Add the minced garlic, salt, and ground black pepper for seasoning. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy whipping cream to create a luscious base for your Crockpot Chicken Alfredo.
  2. Cover your slow cooker and set it to cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours or on LOW for 4-5 hours.
  3. Once the chicken is cooked, carefully remove it from the slow cooker and shred using two forks.
  4. Stir in the uncooked penne pasta and grated Parmesan cheese into the slow cooker.
  5. Cover the slow cooker again and cook on HIGH for an additional 35-40 minutes.
  6. Once the pasta is tender, give your easy Crockpot Chicken Alfredo a gentle stir and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Avoid freezing this dish as pasta can become mushy. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of milk to restore creaminess.

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