Slow Cooker Creamy Alfredo Pasta

This Slow Cooker Creamy Alfredo Pasta takes the beloved classic Alfredo and makes it even easier. With the pasta cooking directly in the rich, garlicky cream sauce, every bite is infused with flavor and comfort. The slow cooker does all the heavy lifting—just toss in your ingredients, set it, and forget it.

Perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or cozy family dinners, this recipe delivers tender fettuccine coated in a luxurious Alfredo sauce. Add diced chicken for a protein boost, or keep it meatless for a satisfying vegetarian option. Either way, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 2–3 hours
• Total Time: About 3 hours 10 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings
• Method: Slow Cooker

Ingredients:

• 1 pound fettuccine pasta
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup cooked chicken, diced (optional)
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Combine ingredients: In the slow cooker, add heavy cream, chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg. Stir to combine.
2. Add butter and chicken: Stir in butter and diced cooked chicken, if using.
3. Add pasta: Break fettuccine in half and add to the slow cooker. Make sure the pasta is submerged in the liquid.
4. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 2–3 hours, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and sauce is creamy.
5. Serve: Stir well before serving to coat pasta evenly in the sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy hot.

Tips:

• Protein options: Try shrimp or Italian sausage instead of chicken.
• Vegetarian twist: Add spinach, mushrooms, or broccoli for extra flavor and nutrition.
• Extra creamy: Stir in 2 ounces of cream cheese at the end of cooking.
• Prevent sticking: Stir every 30–40 minutes so pasta cooks evenly and doesn’t clump.
• Make ahead: Prepare the sauce mixture the night before, refrigerate, and add pasta when ready to cook.