Description
This slow cooker chicken alfredo with broccoli recipe is an easy and delicious way to make a creamy, comforting Italian-inspired pasta dish. Perfect for busy weeknights, it requires minimal effort and yields a satisfying meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 ounces fettuccine pasta
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add the broccoli florets over the chicken.
- In a bowl, mix the heavy cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture over the chicken and broccoli.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- About 15-20 minutes before serving, cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Shred the cooked chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks. Stir gently to mix with the alfredo sauce and broccoli.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until it melts and combines with the sauce.
- Add the cooked fettuccine to the slow cooker and toss everything together until well-coated with the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a saucier pasta, reserve some alfredo sauce to drizzle over individual servings.
- This dish tastes even better the next day.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Freeze for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container. Reheat thoroughly before serving, adding a splash of cream or broth if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: N/A