Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo, a dish that combines convenience with rich flavors. This comforting meal features tender chicken simmered in a luscious Alfredo sauce, paired perfectly with hearty rigatoni. The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity; just toss everything into the slow cooker and let it do the work while you unwind. Ideal for family dinners or casual get-togethers, this dish is not only satisfying but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. Add your favorite vegetables or adjust the seasonings to create a unique culinary experience. Serve this delightful pasta dish hot and watch as it becomes a new family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 to 2 ½ pounds boneless, skinless raw chicken breast tenders
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups low sodium chicken broth
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon white or black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1-pound uncooked rigatoni pasta
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Place chicken in the slow cooker and add heavy cream and chicken broth.
- Mix in sliced butter, cubed cream cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or low for 5 hours until chicken is fork-tender.
- Shred chicken and whisk sauce until smooth; return shredded chicken to the pot.
- Stir in uncooked rigatoni and Parmesan cheese; cover and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours on high (or 5 hours on low)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 125mg