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Slow Cooker Cottage Cheese Chicken Alfredo Recipe

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This Slow Cooker Cottage Cheese Chicken Alfredo is a creamy, comforting dish combining tender shredded chicken with a smooth Alfredo sauce made from cottage cheese and Parmesan. Prepared effortlessly in a slow cooker, the recipe ensures juicy chicken infused with Italian flavors and perfectly cooked fettuccine for a satisfying, homestyle meal.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Seasonings

  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Alfredo Sauce

  • 1½ cups full-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Pasta and Additional Liquid

  • 8 ounces fettuccine (broken in half)
  • 1 cup additional milk or broth (for cooking pasta in the final stage)

Instructions

  1. Season the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and evenly season them with garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper to build a flavorful base.
  2. Prepare Alfredo Sauce: In a blender, combine the full-fat cottage cheese, 1 cup milk, ½ cup chicken broth, and shredded Parmesan cheese. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy to create a rich Alfredo sauce.
  3. Cook Chicken: Pour the blended Alfredo sauce over the seasoned chicken in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on the LOW setting for 5 to 6 hours, or until the chicken is tender enough to shred easily.
  4. Shred Chicken: Remove the cooked chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the sauce in the slow cooker and stir well to combine, ensuring the chicken absorbs the creamy sauce.
  5. Add Pasta and More Liquid: Add the broken fettuccine and 1 cup of additional milk or broth to the slow cooker. Gently press the noodles down into the sauce to ensure they are submerged, as the extra liquid is necessary for even pasta cooking.
  6. Cook Pasta: Cover and cook on the HIGH setting for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through the cooking time. Cook until the pasta is tender and fully cooked, absorbing the flavors of the sauce.
  7. Finish and Serve: Stir the Alfredo gently, garnish with freshly chopped parsley and extra Parmesan cheese if desired, then serve the dish warm for a delicious and comforting meal.

Notes

  • Breaking the fettuccine in half helps it fit better in the slow cooker and cook more evenly.
  • Use full-fat cottage cheese for a creamier sauce and better texture.
  • Stir the pasta halfway through cooking to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
  • Extra liquid is essential when cooking pasta in the slow cooker to avoid dryness.
  • Feel free to garnish with fresh parsley and more Parmesan for added flavor and presentation.

Keywords: Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo, Cottage Cheese Alfredo, Easy Slow Cooker Recipes, Creamy Chicken Pasta, Fettuccine Alfredo

Find it online: https://cookwithlea.com/slow-cooker-cottage-cheese-chicken-alfredo-recipe/