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Crockpot Chicken Alfredo

December 2, 2014 by Lindsay 24 Comments

This Crockpot Chicken Alfredo is a lightened up version of a classic recipe and the slow cooker does all the work for you!

Hi Friends!

Allow me to introduce you to one of my favorite foodies- Ari from Ari’s Menu! Her blog is amazing- I want to make pretty much every recipe she posts…and her pictures are incredible. She even took the time to give me some photography tips when I bought Lightroom and was totally lost. Today she’s stopping by to share an easy crockpot recipe with you guys that’s perfect for the upcoming cold winter nights!

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Rich and creamy chicken alfredo with ultra tender shredded chicken made in your slow cooker! This is a lightened-up version of your favorite comfort food that will leave your body and your taste buds happy!

This lightened up version of one of your favorite Italian meals gets even better because the slow cooker does all the work! Crockpot Chicken Alfredo

Hi guys! My name is Ari and I blog over at Ari’s Menu sharing (mostly) healthy recipes, especially healthy comfort foods. I’m so grateful to Lindsay for the opportunity to share with you guys today! I’ve been a huge fan of Lindsay’s blog for a long time, and I’m glad I get to hang out and chat in her space today. 😉

 

Back in the day, one of my favorite foods was fettuccine alfredo. My family went out for a lot of Italian food, and rich, creamy sauce with carby pasta was a staple in my diet, and one of the biggest things I missed when I started living a healthier life.

This lightened up version of one of your favorite Italian meals gets even better because the slow cooker does all the work! Crockpot Chicken Alfredo

A couple of years ago, I set out to develop my own alfredo sauce that kept all of the taste without all of the calories. I remember the first time my husband and I sat down to dinner to eat this “Fettuccine” Alfredo (<— it uses spaghetti squash for the noodles, and it’s still one of my all time favorite recipes!), and I about flipped my lid because it tasted like real alfredo sauce! I mean, I guess that’s the point, but I was super stoked.

This lightened up version of one of your favorite Italian meals gets even better because the slow cooker does all the work! Crockpot Chicken Alfredo

You see, I haven’t always been a cook. In fact, for most of my life, my diet consisted of Taco Bell and Kraft macaroni and cheese. I learned to cook because I wanted to eat healthier, and I’ve always been a creative person, so I just kind of accidentally fell in love with creating recipes, but I still expect them to fail 90% of the time. And they do. A lot. So when something comes out right the first time, it is definitely a pleasant surprise!

Anyway, this sauce has become a comfort staple in my life, and when I wanted some comfort food waiting in the crockpot for me when I came home during a long week, I threw this together in the crockpot, added a little Greek yogurt to it once I got home, along with some steamed broccoli (and by steamed, I mean the kind in the bag that you put in the microwave, because crockpot = I ain’t doin’ no cooking!) and voila! Perfectly tender chicken, rich creamy sauce, and green with practically no work on my part!

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Crockpot Alfredo Chicken

Crockpot Chicken Alfredo
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Perfectly tender chicken, rich creamy sauce, and green with practically no work on your part

  • Author: Author: Lindsay L

Ingredients

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  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 3–4 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 oz reduced fat cream cheese
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/3 cup white wine (optional, otherwise sub more almond milk)
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (+ extra for serving, if desired)
  • salt & pepper
  • 3 large chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • steamed broccoli, for serving
  • freshly chopped parsley, for serving

Instructions

  1. To make the alfredo sauce, coat a medium sauce pan with olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add cream cheese, milk, wine, and parmesan cheese. Whisk constantly until well combined. Add a pinch each salt and pepper.
  2. Place chicken at the bottom of your slow cooker. Cover with sauce. Cook on low for 5-6 hours.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt and cornstarch. Let stand for 5 minutes. Remove chicken and shred. Return shredded chicken to sauce. Add Greek yogurt / cornstarch mixture and stir to combine. Serve immediately with steamed broccoli, fresh parsley and extra parmesan cheese if desired. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.

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Huge thanks to Ari for sharing her brilliance with us today! I can’t wait to give this recipe a try!

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

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Filed Under: Dinner, Slow Cooker Tagged With: Chicken, Cream Cheese, Garlic, Milk, Pasta, Yogurt

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Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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Comments

  1. JEnnifer F says

    December 2, 2014 at 12:08 AM

    can’t wait to try it!

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  2. Robyn says

    December 2, 2014 at 1:32 AM

    Uhmmmm YES PLEASE! This looks like such a cozy and yummy meal for the winter time. Thanks for sharing <3

    http://www.skinnybelle.com/

    Reply
  3. lindsay says

    December 2, 2014 at 6:38 AM

    oh i love you two! and i love this recipe.. duh! thanks ari

    Reply
  4. Allie says

    December 2, 2014 at 7:19 AM

    I have a weakness for Alfredo sauce so I will definitely be giving this a try.

    Reply
  5. MCM Mama says

    December 2, 2014 at 7:34 AM

    Oooh, this sounds yummy! What do you think of using coconut milk or skim milk instead of the almond (we have a nut allergic kiddo)?

    Reply
  6. Jamie @ Rise.Run.Mom.Repeat. says

    December 2, 2014 at 8:05 AM

    Alfredo is my absolute favorite sauce. Of course it’s probably the worst sauce for me. I’m always a fan of trying lighter versions. 🙂

    Reply
  7. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    December 2, 2014 at 8:38 AM

    Any chicken dish was MADE for the crockpot!

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  8. Amanda @ Slimplify Life says

    December 2, 2014 at 8:46 AM

    I absolutely love the healthy spin on this, and it looks amazing! Thank you for sharing!!

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  9. Michele @ paleorunningmomma says

    December 2, 2014 at 9:17 AM

    Delicious looking recipe and love that’s it’s for the slow cooker 😉

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  10. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

    December 2, 2014 at 9:17 AM

    How cool that you can make alfredo in the crockpot! I’ll have to try making a veggie version 🙂

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  11. Lisa @ RunWiki says

    December 2, 2014 at 9:18 AM

    My kids love anything alfredo, and I love all things Ari’s Menu! This looks so good– wonder if I could use vegan cream cheese? Historically, I haven’t had success heating it up. I might try this tonight– will let you know!

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  12. Natalie @ Never Serious Blog says

    December 2, 2014 at 10:02 AM

    NOMMMM. Chicken alfredo is such a comfort food for me! I’ve made a really good quinoa version that I was in love with!

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  13. Joanna @Makingmine says

    December 2, 2014 at 10:10 AM

    Oh yum! This is my kind of recipe!

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  14. Christina @ The Beautiful Balance says

    December 2, 2014 at 1:37 PM

    Love that you used almond milk in this!

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  15. Erika @ fortheloveofpeanutbutter says

    December 2, 2014 at 3:45 PM

    Ahhh I love Ari! I haven’t had anything alfredo in SO LONG. I’ll definitely have to try this healthified version 🙂

    Reply
  16. Susan says

    December 2, 2014 at 4:56 PM

    We have a nut allergy. What can I use for a substitute for Almond milk?

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    • Lindsay says

      December 2, 2014 at 6:17 PM

      You should be able to sub any kind of milk!

      Reply
  17. Michael says

    December 2, 2014 at 6:57 PM

    There is something about having a chill in the air that makes crock pot cooking seem more appealing. This is one of those recipes that I’d like because of the leftovers. Eating it the next day has to make it even better!

    ★★★★★

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  18. Matt @ Runner Savvy says

    December 2, 2014 at 8:17 PM

    Oh this looks good!

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  19. Kelli @ Hungry Hobby says

    December 3, 2014 at 12:12 AM

    This looks delicious! Before I started healthy living, alfredo was the ONLY sauce I would eat. Now I look back on all that jarred alfredo light sauce I ate and cringe. I can’t wait to try this recipe ASAP with spaghetti squash!

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  20. Laina Turner says

    December 3, 2014 at 1:26 PM

    My family loves chicken alfredo and this is an easy wake to make it,

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  21. Rhiannon Cain says

    April 14, 2015 at 3:05 PM

    Is there something I could use instead of Greek yogurt? I am lactose intolerant and I know what to sub for the cream cheese but not for the yogurt

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 17, 2015 at 2:58 PM

      you could try soy or coconut yogurt but i don’t have experience with either of those

      Reply

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