Large Family Spicy Chicken Alfredo | Low Carb, Keto, & THM-S Optional
Make a satisfying meal with a slight kick using this Large Family Spicy Chicken Alfredo recipe. It’s a creamy dish that you can serve over zucchini noodles to keep it low-carb and healthy for you.
Ingredients
- 4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
- 2 cup chicken stock
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 tablespoons cajun or creole seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 8 ounce package cream cheese
- 2 green bell pepper seeded and diced
- 2 red bell pepper seeded and diced
- 4 cups heavy cream warmed
- 2 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 cup freshly shredded Romano cheese
- 1 to 2 teaspoon xanthan gum to thicken
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker liner with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place chicken breast into the bottom of the slow cooker. Pour the chicken stock over the chicken. Sprinkle the chicken with garlic powder, cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Cut the cream cheese into cubes and place over the top of the chicken.
- Top the cream cheese with the diced bell pepper.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 2 to 3 hours or low for 4 to 5 hours.
- Carefully remove the chicken from the slow cooker. Cut into slices, shred, or cube.
- Whisk the remaining contents of the slow cooker until the cream cheese is blended with the juices.
- To the slow cooker, add the warmed heavy cream and cheeses. Stir in the cheeses and continue stirring until melted.
- Sprinkle the sauce with xanthan gum and stir to combine. The xanthan gum will thicken slightly and then continue to thicken as the sauce begins to cool.
- If desired, return the chicken to the slow cooker.
- Serve the chicken and sauce over zoodles for a low carb option or over regular fettuccine noodles.
Notes
Note: This recipe is low carb when served over zoodles. Xanthan Gum can be replaced with 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water.