This Christmas, my family started calling it ‘Holiday Hug in a Bowl’ because everyone asks for it at every gathering.

Step 1: Mix the Sauce
Add the heavy cream, chicken broth, Parmesan, garlic, salt, pepper, and nutmeg to the slow cooker. Stir everything together until combined.

Step 2: Add Butter and Chicken
Place the butter in the slow cooker along with the cooked diced chicken, if you choose to include it.

Step 3: Add the Pasta
Break the fettuccine in half and place it into the slow cooker, ensuring the noodles are covered by the liquid.

Step 4: Cook
Cover and cook on LOW for 2–3 hours, giving it a stir every 30–45 minutes, until the fettuccine is tender and the sauce has thickened.

Step 5: Serve
Stir one last time so the pasta is fully coated. Serve warm and finish with chopped fresh parsley.