Easy and Delicious Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo

So here it is, friends. A warm, comforting bowl of Easy and Delicious Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo. This isn’t just some fancy dish you eat at a white tablecloth restaurant. It’s the stuff of busy weeknights when you just want something delish cooking in the background while you pretend you know what you’re doing with life. Without hovering over the stove like you’re starring in a cooking show, this recipe lets your slow cooker do its magic and *shazam!* Dinner saved.

Oh, how my bunch loves this dish! Imagine coming home with the kids after soccer, exhausted and hangry, and being hit by the savory, creamy, cheesy aroma wafting through the kitchen. It’s like a warm hug after a long day. Fun fact: Hubby requests this if he needs a pick-me-up or if he’s bribing me for game night snacks. In our house, it’s become the equivalent of the “get-out-of-jail-free” card in Monopoly.

Why You’ll Love This Easy and Delicious Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo

1. Set it and forget it. Seriously, it’s like the Ronco Rotisserie Oven commercial but better.
2. Indulgent without the expensive date night take-out guilt.
3. You’ll look like a total kitchen wizard, even if you’re still learning which end of the knife is for chopping.
4. Think you’re not a poet? Watch as everyone hums with approval after tasting this.

How to Make It

Alright, I’m just gonna level with you. Start by cramming all the yum-creating stuff in your slow cooker: chicken, butter, garlic (I’m a garlic fiend, so I heap it in — but you do you). Slosh over some chicken broth and cream cheese like you know what you’re doing, and let this magical pot of wonderment take a good six hours or so. You’ll thank it later.

When the smell becomes irresistible, boil up some fettuccine—because carbs are king—and mix it in with the chicken before serving. Once you’ve hit this level of cozy vibes, sprinkle parmesan all over like you’re auditioning for a cooking show. Admire your masterpiece and maybe sneak a bite before the fam descends like a pack of hungry wolves.

Ingredient Notes

– Chicken: Reliable friend. Goes in raw and emerges as a hero of tender goodness.
– Butter: Obvious, right? I once forgot it and felt my soul leave my body until I added it back.
– Garlic: Embrace the stinky breath. Vampires be gone.
– Cream Cheese: Seriously. Don’t skip. The creamy texture is its gift to humanity.
– Parmesan: Don’t be shy here. Your pasta needs to dress to impress.

Recipe Steps:
1. Place chicken in slow cooker and add butter, garlic, chicken broth, and cream cheese.
2. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
3. Boil fettuccine according to package instructions.
4. Shred the chicken in the cooker and mix with cooked pasta.
5. Sprinkle with Parmesan before serving.

What to Serve It With

Don’t overthink it – a simple salad and some crusty bread will do just fine. Or maybe a glass (or three) of your favorite vino.

Tips & Mistakes

Don’t open the slow cooker while it’s doing its sorcery. Patience, grasshopper.

Storage Tips

Whatever’s left (and that’s a big if), pop it in an airtight container in the fridge. I sometimes eat it cold right out of the container, and it’s like finding treasure. Breakfast Alfredo? No judgment here.

Variations and Substitutions

Bored with tradition? Try spaghetti instead of fettuccine. Out of chicken broth? Been there. I’ve subbed vegetable broth, and no one even noticed. And listen, if you’re short on cream cheese, sour cream can step in as an understudy. It’s forgiving like that.

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Easy and Delicious Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo

This creamy and flavorful Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo is perfect for an easy weeknight meal that requires minimal effort but delivers maximum taste.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 4 hours hours

Total Time: 4 hours hours 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
• ▢ 3 cups heavy cream use full fat for best results
• ▢ 1.5 cups parmesan cheese freshly grated
• ▢ 2 tbsp butter
• ▢ 3 cloves garlic minced
• ▢ 8 oz fettuccine pasta uncooked
• ▢ 0.5 tsp salt
• ▢ 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground
• ▢ 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
• Add the minced garlic, butter, heavy cream, salt, and pepper over the chicken.
• Cover and cook on low for 4 hours until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
• Remove chicken breasts and shred them using two forks.
• Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir in the grated parmesan cheese.
• Cook fettuccine pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
• Add the cooked pasta to the slow cooker and mix well to coat pasta with the sauce.
• Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use freshly grated parmesan cheese and full-fat heavy cream. You can add steamed broccoli for a veggie boost.