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Slow Cooker Creamy Alfredo Pasta Recipe

Slow Cooker Creamy Alfredo Pasta Recipe
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A rich and creamy Slow Cooker Creamy Alfredo Pasta recipe that combines tender fettuccine with a luscious homemade Alfredo sauce made from heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and butter. This comforting dish is easy to prepare in the slow cooker, making it perfect for a hands-off meal that delivers restaurant-quality flavor. Optional cooked chicken adds protein for a hearty dinner, garnished with fresh parsley for a touch of brightness.

Ingredients

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Pasta

  • 1 pound of fettuccine pasta

Sauce

  • 2 cups of heavy cream
  • 1 cup of chicken broth
  • 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons of butter

Optional Additions

  • 1 cup of cooked chicken, diced (optional)

Garnish

  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Combine Sauce Ingredients: In your slow cooker, mix the heavy cream, chicken broth, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg until well blended.
  2. Add Butter and Chicken: Incorporate the butter and the optional diced cooked chicken into the sauce mixture.
  3. Add Pasta: Break the fettuccine pasta in half and submerge it fully into the liquid ingredients in the slow cooker.
  4. Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking, until the pasta is tender and the sauce has thickened to a creamy consistency.
  5. Stir and Finish: After cooking, stir the pasta well to coat it thoroughly with the Alfredo sauce.
  6. Serve: Plate the creamy Alfredo pasta and garnish with freshly chopped parsley for added flavor and color.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
  • Do not overcook the pasta, as it can become mushy; check tenderness at the 2-hour mark.
  • Stir occasionally during cooking to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • You can add steamed vegetables like broccoli or peas for extra nutrition and color.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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Keywords: slow cooker pasta, creamy alfredo, fettuccine alfredo, easy dinner, slow cooker recipes, chicken alfredo, comfort food

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