Description
Creamy crockpot chicken alfredo with tender chicken and tender pasta in a rich parmesan sauce. An easy slow cooker dinner for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breast
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 2 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 4 tbsp. salted butter
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 1/2 cups freshly grated parmesan, plus extra for topping if desired
- Parsley for topping, optional
Instructions
- Add the chicken to your crockpot, and add the garlic over top.
- Pour in the cream and chicken broth, and add the butter.
- Cook on high for 3 1/2 hours, until chicken is cooked through and tender enough to shred.
- Shred the chicken, and return it to the pot.
- Add the penne pasta, and cook about 30 minutes more, or until the pasta is al dente.
- Add the shredded parmesan and stir to combine and melt.
- Add salt and pepper, to taste.
- If desired, top each plate with extra parmesan, and a sprinkle of parsley, if desired.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 4 hours on high
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American