Description
A comforting slow cooker recipe featuring tender chicken and vibrant broccoli in a creamy Alfredo sauce.
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: If using fresh broccoli, chop it into florets and spread it over the chicken. If using frozen broccoli, add it directly on top.
- Make the sauce: In a bowl, mix the heavy cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture over the chicken and broccoli.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and set it to low for 240 minutes or high for 120 minutes until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Cook the pasta: About 15-20 minutes before serving, boil water in a separate pot and cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Shred the chicken: Once the chicken is cooked, shred it directly in the slow cooker using two forks. Stir gently to mix with the Alfredo sauce and broccoli.
- Add the cheese: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until it melts and combines with the sauce.
- Combine with pasta: Add the cooked fettuccine to the slow cooker and toss everything together until well-coated with the sauce.
- Serve immediately: Once everything is mixed, serve hot.
Notes
Consider adding other veggies like spinach or peas for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: slow cooker, chicken alfredo, broccoli, easy recipe, comfort food