This slow-cooker chicken Alfredo recipe has all the indulgence of a traditional bowl but with set-it-and-forget-it convenience.
Slow-Cooker Chicken Alfredo
This slow-cooker chicken Alfredo recipe has all the indulgence of a traditional bowl but with set-it-and-forget-it convenience.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 small onion chopped
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 pound uncooked penne or rigatoni pasta
- Shredded Parmesan cheese optional
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown chicken in butter in batches. Transfer to a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, combine the broth, heavy cream, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning and pepper; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken to a cutting board. When cool enough to handle, shred with two forks. Keep warm.
- Meanwhile, add pasta to slow cooker. Cook on low until pasta is tender, 20-25 minutes. Add chicken back to slow cooker, stir to combine. Serve with shredded Parmesan cheese.
