Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta
1 Overview
This chicken Alfredo is creamy and comforting with tender chicken and plenty of Parmesan. The sauce comes together slowly with garlic and cream before the cooked pasta is added at the end. It is rich without being difficult to make and works well with a little parsley and extra cheese on top.
2 Ingredients
SERVES 6-
Boneless chicken breasts1.5 lb
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Heavy cream1 cup
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Chicken broth1 cup
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Cream cheese4 oz
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Parmesan cheese3/4 cup
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Penne pasta12 oz
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Garlic cloves4, minced
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Italian seasoning1 tsp
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Salt1/2 tsp
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Black pepper1/2 tsp
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Fresh parsley2 tbsp
3 Instructions
Season the chicken with Italian seasoning, salt and black pepper.
Place the chicken in the crockpot with the minced garlic.
Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream.
Cover and cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours.
Remove the chicken and slice or shred it.
Stir the cream cheese and Parmesan into the cooking liquid until smooth.
Cook the pasta separately according to the package directions.
Drain the pasta and add it to the crockpot with the chicken.
Stir gently until everything is coated with sauce.
Cover for 5 minutes.
Garnish with parsley and serve.
4 Nutrition
PER SERVING5 Tips
Chef Tip 1
Add the cooked pasta near the end so it keeps its texture.
Chef Tip 2
Fresh Parmesan melts better and gives the sauce a smoother finish.
