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Crockpot Chicken Alfredo

Crockpot Chicken Alfredo: Creamy Comfort in a Flash

Experience the comfort of Crockpot Chicken Alfredo with tender chicken and pasta coated in a creamy sauce, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Chicken Breast Leftover rotisserie chicken can be used.
For the Sauce
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Sour cream can be used for a tangy twist.
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Salted can be used if necessary.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Cloves Fresh garlic enhances flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust according to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper White pepper can be substituted.
  • 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream Half-and-half is a lighter alternative.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Vegetable broth can be a lighter option.
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated is best.
For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Penne Pasta (uncooked) Any pasta shape can be used.

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a slow cooker, place the chicken breasts, cream cheese, cubed unsalted butter, minced garlic cloves, salt, and ground black pepper. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy whipping cream, ensuring all ingredients are well mixed. Set your slow cooker to low heat for 4-5 hours or high heat for 2-3 hours, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is tender enough to shred.
  2. Once the cooking time is complete, carefully remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. The chicken should be moist and easy to pull apart. Return the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker, mixing it well with the sauce and other ingredients.
  3. Stir in the uncooked penne pasta and freshly grated Parmesan cheese into the slow cooker, ensuring they are evenly distributed. Cover the slow cooker again, setting it to high heat for an additional 35-40 minutes.
  4. Once the pasta is cooked through, give the mixture a good stir to combine everything thoroughly. Serve the Crockpot Chicken Alfredo warm, garnished with extra freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat slowly to maintain creaminess. It's not recommended to freeze this dish as pasta may become mushy upon thawing.

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