SLOW COOKER CAJUN CHICKEN ALFREDO RECIPE

Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 4 hrs 30 mins | Total Time: 4 hrs 45 mins | Yield: 8 Servings

This Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken Alfredo is one of my comfort foods! I learned about this recipe a couple of years ago, and I’m still in love with it to this day! Allow me to share it with you! Enjoy the delicious flavors in this dish in less than 5 hours of being slow-cooked!

INGREDIENTS :

• 4 tbsp butter
• 1 lb. chicken breasts
• 4 c of low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 lb. of uncooked penne pasta
• 1/2 c hot water
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 1 lb. smoked sausage, sliced into 1-inch pieces
• 8 ounces freshly shredded Parmesan cheese about 2 1/2 c
• 3 c of heavy cream
• garlic powder
• 2 tbsp coarse Cajun seasoning
• 2 cloves garlic, smashed

DIRECTIONS :

1. Use paper towels to pat dry the chicken breasts. Season them with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
2. Place a skillet on the stove and turn the heat to high. Add olive oil and allow it to become hot.
3. Add the chicken breasts into the hot skillet, then sear each side for a few minutes until they turn golden brown. Transfer them into the slow cooker.
4. Add butter, garlic cloves, sausage, chicken broth, salt, pepper, heavy cream, and Cajun seasoning into the slow cooker with the chicken breasts. Stir everything until well incorporated.
5. Cover and seal the slow cooker, then cook everything for about 4 hours on a low setting or 2 hours on a high setting. The temperature of the chicken should reach about 165 degrees F.
6. Transfer the chicken breasts onto a clean plate and allow them to cool. Slice into small cuts.
7. Add the uncooked pasta and 1/2 cup of hot water into the slow cooker. Cover and seal, then cook the pasta for 30 minutes or until al dente.
8. Put the sliced chicken breasts back into the slow cooker together with the Parmesan cheese, a bit of salt, and pepper. Stir everything until well incorporated.
9. Serve right away. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts:

Calories 928 Calories from Fat 576 Fat 64g98% Saturated Fat 34g213% Cholesterol 228mg76% Sodium 1011mg44% Potassium 671mg19% Carbohydrates 49g16% Fiber 2g8% Sugar 2g2% Protein 38g76% Vitamin A 2532IU51% Vitamin C 1mg1% Calcium 340mg34% Iron 2mg