Description

This Crock Pot Chicken Alfredo is a creamy, comforting dish that combines tender slow-cooked chicken with a rich Alfredo sauce and perfectly cooked fettuccine pasta. Prepared effortlessly in a crock pot, this recipe is perfect for busy days when you want a delicious homemade meal with minimal hands-on time. The sauce is a luscious blend of heavy cream, cream cheese, butter, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, delivering classic Italian flavors in every bite.

Ingredients

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Proteins

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts

Dairy & Cheese

1 cup heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
4 oz cream cheese
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Produce

2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Spices & Seasonings

1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Pasta

8 oz fettuccine pasta

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Instructions

Prepare the crock pot: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of the crock pot to form the base of your dish.
Add flavoring ingredients: Evenly top the chicken breasts with the unsalted butter, cream cheese, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to build depth of flavor.
Pour the liquids and cheese: Slowly pour in the heavy cream and then sprinkle the freshly grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top, which will create the creamy Alfredo sauce as it cooks.
Cook the chicken: Cover the crock pot and cook on the low setting for 4 to 5 hours, or until the chicken breasts are tender and fully cooked through.
Shred the chicken: Remove the cooked chicken breasts from the crock pot, shred them using two forks, then return the shredded chicken back into the crock pot to mix with the sauce.
Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, cook the fettuccine pasta according to the package instructions until al dente, then drain well.
Combine pasta and sauce: Add the drained fettuccine to the crock pot and stir thoroughly to coat all the pasta evenly with the creamy Alfredo chicken sauce.
Serve with garnish: Optionally garnish the dish with chopped fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness, then serve warm and enjoy.

Notes

Make sure not to overcook the chicken to prevent it from drying out; shredding the chicken off the heat helps retain moisture.
If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can cook the crock pot on high for the last 30 minutes uncovered to reduce excess liquid.
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese yields better flavor and texture than pre-grated varieties.
This dish can be doubled easily for larger groups, just adjust crock pot size accordingly.
For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream, though the sauce will be less rich.