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Slow Cooker Chicken Carbonara

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Slow Cooker Chicken Carbonara is a creamy, comforting pasta dish made with tender slow-cooked chicken, a rich cheese and egg-based sauce, and your favorite pasta. It’s a low-effort, high-reward meal perfect for cozy nights or busy weeknights.

Ingredients

  • 2–3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 12 oz spaghetti or fettuccine pasta
  • Optional: 1/2 cup peas
  • Optional: Chopped parsley, for garnish
  • Optional: Red pepper flakes, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a skillet over medium heat, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1–2 minutes).
  2. Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and sautéed garlic. Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours, or until chicken is tender and fully cooked.
  4. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker, shred or slice it, and return it to the cooker.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and egg yolks.
  6. Slowly stir the cream mixture into the slow cooker with the chicken.
  7. Cook pasta separately according to package instructions.
  8. Add cooked pasta to the slow cooker and toss to coat in the sauce. Let it sit for a few minutes to thicken.
  9. Garnish with parsley, red pepper flakes, and extra Parmesan if desired, and serve warm.

Notes

Cook the pasta separately to avoid it becoming mushy in the slow cooker.For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes or cayenne to the sauce.Add vegetables like peas or spinach during the last 30 minutes of cooking.For added depth, use Pecorino Romano in place of or alongside Parmesan.Half-and-half or a dairy-free cream can be substituted for heavy cream, though the texture may be lighter.

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