Description
A delicious and comforting dish made with chicken, pasta, and a creamy garlic parmesan sauce, all cooked effortlessly in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3-4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (frozen or thawed, both work)
- 16 oz pasta (penne preferred) (or any pasta on hand)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 jar Alfredo sauce (15 oz) (any brand is acceptable)
- 1 cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (jarred garlic can be used)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- to taste red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¼ cup chopped parsley or spinach (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preparation
- Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot.
- Pour in the chicken broth, then sprinkle in the garlic and seasonings.
- Spoon the Alfredo sauce on top.
- Cover with the lid and cook on low for 5 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Ensure the chicken is fully cooked, then shred it with forks.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese.
- In the last 30 minutes of cooking, add the uncooked pasta and ensure it’s well coated in sauce.
- Check the pasta for doneness regularly to avoid overcooking.
- Optionally, add parsley or spinach at the end for garnish.
Notes
For extra creaminess, warm the Alfredo sauce before adding. If the sauce gets thick while waiting on pasta, add a bit more broth or milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: American, Italian