Slow Cooker Creamy Alfredo Pasta
This slow cooker creamy alfredo pasta is the kind of easy comfort food that shows up on busy evenings, with a rich sauce that clings to every noodle while dinner cooks itself.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2–3 hours
- Total Time: About 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main Dish / Pasta
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American / Italian-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 cups heavy cream
1½ cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
1½ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
2 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
12 ounces pasta (fettuccine or linguine), broken in half
1½ cups cooked chicken, optional
Fresh parsley, chopped (for serving)
Instructions
In the slow cooker, stir together cream, broth, Parmesan, garlic, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
Add butter and chicken, if using.
Break pasta in half and gently press it down so it’s mostly submerged in the sauce.
Cover and cook on LOW for 2–3 hours, stirring a few times to prevent sticking, until pasta is tender and the sauce is creamy.
Stir well before serving and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
Sauce will thicken as it rests — stir in a splash of warm broth or cream if needed.
Freshly grated Parmesan melts best and keeps the sauce smooth.
Add steamed broccoli, peas, or mushrooms during the last 30 minutes for variation.
Find it online: https://elladishes.com/slow-cooker-creamy-alfredo-pasta/
