Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo
Creamy, and cheesy slow cooker chicken alfredo takes only a few minutes of prep for an effortless low carb meal.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 c chicken stock
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 c heavy cream warmed
- 1 c Parmesan cheese freshly shaved
- 1 c Romano cheese freshly shaved
- 1/2 tsp xanthan gum to thicken
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker liner with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place chicken breast into the bottom of the slow cooker. Pour the chicken stock over the chicken. Sprinkle the chicken with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Cut the cream cheese into cubes and place over the top of the chicken.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 2 to 3 hours or low for 4 to 5 hours.
- Carefully remove the chicken from the slow cooker. Cut into slices, shred, or cube.
- Whisk the remaining contents of the slow cooker until the cream cheese is blended with the juices.
- To the slow cooker, add the warmed heavy cream and cheeses. Stir in the cheeses and continue stirring until melted.
- Sprinkle the sauce with xanthan gum and stir to combine. The xanthan gum will thicken slightly and then continue to thicken as the sauce begins to cool.
- If desired, return the chicken to the slow cooker.
- Serve the chicken and sauce over zoodles for a low carb option or over regular fettuccine noodles.
Nutrition values are estimates, for exact values consult a nutritionist.