Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta
A comforting and creamy chicken Alfredo pasta dish made effortlessly in a slow cooker.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker Essential for cooking this dish.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 8 oz penne pasta uncooked
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine the chicken breast, heavy whipping cream, cubed butter, minced garlic, salt, pepper, chicken broth, and heavy whipping cream.
- Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-5 hours until the chicken breast is fully cooked.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken, shred it using two forks, and return it to the slow cooker. Add the uncooked penne pasta and Parmesan cheese.
- Cook on high for about 35-40 minutes or until the pasta is fully cooked through. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Before serving, top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped greens for added color and flavor.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding some cooked bacon bits or sun-dried tomatoes. Feel free to sprinkle some red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.