Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo ( Easy Crock Pot Recipe)
Slow cooker chicken Alfredo turns a classic Italian dish into an easy, hands-off dinner. Slow cooking melds flavors together in a way that stovetop cooking can't match. Add some broccoli or your favorite veggies to make it a complete meal.
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Instructions
In a frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Pat your boneless, skinless 2 lbs chicken breasts dry and lightly season with salt & pepper.
Place chicken breasts in the heated pan and sear both sides of the chicken breast (just for color, the chicken does not need to be completely cooked as it will cook in the slow cooker), about 2 minutes per side.
Transfer the pan-seared chicken breasts to your slow cooker, then add 3 cups heavy cream, the first 4 cup portion of 5 cups chicken broth, ¼ cup butter, smashed or minced 1 tablespoon garlic, and 1 cube chicken bouillon.
Cook either on low for 4 hours, or high for 2-3 hours (checking your chicken alfredo at the 2 hour mark is recommended on high setting). The internal temperature of the chicken breasts should read at least 165°F (74°C).
Remove the cooked chicken breasts from the slow cooker and set aside to slice. Add the uncooked 16 oz penne pasta, plus the heated second portion of chicken stock or broth, to your slow cooker.
Cook the pasta and sauce on high setting for 25-30 minutes, or until the pasta is tender. Once the pasta is al dente, return the sliced chicken to the sauce, add the 4 oz Parmesan cheese and 1 oz Romano cheese along with the 1 pinch nutmeg, stir and taste. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Garnish with chopped 2 tablespoon fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
I always suggest tasting the sauce toward the end of the cooking process before adding any more salt.
I like to stir the chicken alfredo occasionally during the cook time, but obviously that will depend on whether or not you are home during the day.
Can't find Romano cheese in your store? Check the pasta aisle for the Kraft shaker of Parmesan cheese as they offer a Parmesan Romano cheese blend in their familiar green shakers.
Do stir the pasta occasionally while cooking. This helps to prevent clumping.
Add your favorite stir-ins at the end of the cooking time, after the pasta has had a chance to absorb the liquid and cook thoroughly. Toss in steamed broccoli or crisped bacon just before serving.It is best to serve your alfredo dinner immediately once the pasta is tender. However, you can use the 'keep warm' setting to hold your chicken alfredo dinner at a ready-to-eat temperature if needed.If the pasta has not cooked to your desired level of tenderness, add broth ½ cup at a time to the sauce. Stir, and cook an additional 5 minutes.