Crock Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo Recipe
Description
This Crock Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo recipe is a great way to make a delicious, creamy and flavorful meal with minimal effort. This recipe combines a creamy Alfredo sauce with Cajun-style spices and chicken for a dish that is sure to be a family favorite. The slow cooker does all the work for you, so you can enjoy a delicious meal without having to spend too much time in the kitchen.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
3-4 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 8 ounces fettuccine noodles, cooked according to package directions
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, combine the Cajun seasoning, olive oil, and chicken broth. Pour the mixture over the chicken breasts in the crock pot. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or on high for 6-8 hours.
2. Once the chicken is cooked through, remove it from the crock pot and shred with two forks. Set aside.
3. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly add the heavy cream and chicken broth, whisking to combine. Add the garlic powder, black pepper, and Parmesan cheese and stir to combine. Simmer the sauce for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
4. Add the shredded chicken to the saucepan and stir to combine. Pour the sauce and chicken over the cooked fettuccine noodles and stir to combine.
5. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Equipment
- Crock pot
- Small bowl
- Small saucepan
- Whisk
Notes
You can use store-bought Cajun seasoning or make your own. Feel free to adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to suit your taste.
Nutrition: Per Serving
Calories: 546
Fat: 32.1g
Carbohydrates: 36.3g
Protein: 28.7g
Sodium: 629mg
Fiber: 2.7g
Recipe Tips
This Crock Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo recipe is perfect for meal prepping. Simply double the recipe and freeze the leftovers in individual containers for easy reheating later in the week.
If you want to add in some extra veggies, you can mix in some cooked, diced bell peppers or mushrooms to the sauce.
For a lighter version of this recipe, you can substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream and reduce the amount of butter and Parmesan cheese.
If you’re not a fan of Cajun seasoning, you can use a different type of seasoning such as Italian seasoning or taco seasoning.
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