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Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli

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A rich and comforting slow cooker chicken Alfredo recipe with tender chicken, creamy sauce, and crisp-tender broccoli, perfect for an easy and elegant dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs / 680 g), trimmed
  • 3 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 300 g), washed and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth (240 ml)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened (113 g)
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (100 g)
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (28 g)
  • 12 oz fettuccine or pasta of choice, cooked separately (optional)

Instructions

  1. Trim any excess fat from chicken breasts and season both sides lightly with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together chicken broth, heavy cream, softened cream cheese, grated Parmesan, and minced garlic until smooth.
  3. Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker. Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken. Dot the top with butter.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 3 hours. Avoid lifting the lid too often; a quick peek after 2.5 hours is fine.
  5. After 3 hours, stir gently to coat chicken in sauce. Add broccoli florets on top, cover again, and cook for another 30-45 minutes until broccoli is tender but still vibrant green.
  6. Remove chicken breasts, shred with two forks, then return shredded chicken to the sauce and stir well. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions and drain well.
  8. Toss pasta with creamy chicken and broccoli sauce or plate pasta and ladle sauce on top. Garnish with extra Parmesan and freshly ground black pepper if desired.

Notes

Use softened cream cheese to avoid clumps. Add broccoli late to keep it crisp-tender and bright green. Avoid lifting the slow cooker lid frequently to maintain sauce consistency. If sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water or extra broth to loosen. Freshly grated Parmesan melts better than pre-grated. Frozen broccoli can be used if added earlier in cooking.

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Keywords: slow cooker, chicken Alfredo, creamy sauce, broccoli, easy dinner, comfort food, slow cooker recipe

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