Crock Pot Chicken Alfredo Sauce Recipe
Description
This Crock Pot Chicken Alfredo Sauce recipe is an easy and delicious way to make a classic Italian dish in the comfort of your own home. This meal is sure to be a hit at any dinner table. The creamy Alfredo sauce is made with cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, and garlic, and the chicken is cooked in a slow cooker to ensure it is tender and juicy. This recipe is great for a busy weeknight meal, as it only takes about fifteen minutes of prep time and then can be left to cook in the slow cooker for a few hours. Serve this dish over pasta, zucchini noodles, or roasted vegetables for a delicious and comforting meal.
Prep Time
This recipe requires fifteen minutes of prep time. This includes chopping the vegetables, measuring out the ingredients, and combining the sauce ingredients in a bowl. It is important to have all of your ingredients prepped and ready to go before you begin cooking.
Cook Time
This recipe takes six to eight hours to cook in the slow cooker. The cooking time will vary depending on the size of the chicken and the type of slow cooker you are using. Check the chicken for doneness after six hours and continue to cook if necessary.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, until softened. Add the garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper and cook for 1 minute. Add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes, until lightly browned. Transfer the chicken and vegetables to the slow cooker.
2. Add the chicken broth to the slow cooker and stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
3. In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, and cream. Stir until smooth and creamy. Remove the lid from the slow cooker and pour the sauce over the chicken. Stir to combine.
4. Cover and cook on low for 30 minutes, until the sauce is heated through. Stir in the parsley and serve over pasta, zucchini noodles, or roasted vegetables.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Slow cooker
- Medium bowl
Notes
If you want a thicker sauce, you can whisk together 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir into the sauce. This will help to thicken the sauce.
Nutrition: Per Serving
- Calories: 387
- Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 7.5g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 119mg
- Sodium: 593mg
Recipe Tips
This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled if you are feeding a crowd. If you are doubling the recipe, you may need to increase the cooking time by an hour or two. This recipe also freezes well. Allow the sauce to cool completely before transferring to an airtight container and freezing for up to three months.
If you want to add some vegetables to this dish, you can add them to the slow cooker with the chicken. Some good vegetables to add include bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach. You can also add some extra herbs, such as thyme or rosemary, for extra flavor.
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