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SLOW COOKER CAJUN CHICKEN ALFREDO

Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken Alfredo
This Cajun Chicken Alfredo recipe is a perfect blend of creamy comfort and spicy Cajun flair. With tender chicken, smoky sausage, and a rich Alfredo sauce, it’s a quick, one-pan meal that’s easily customizable with your favorite vegetables or proteins. Whether you want to dial up the heat or lighten it up with substitutions, this versatile dish is sure to be a family favorite!
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Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours

Equipment

  • Crock Pot
  • Frying Pan
  • Cutting Board
  • Butcher Knife
  • Grater
  • Spoon

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound smoked sausage sliced into 1-2 inch pieces
  • 3 cups of heavy cream
  • 4 cups of low sodium chicken broth
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons Tony’s Creole cajun seasoning
  • 2 cloves garlic smashed and minced
  • 1 pound of uncooked penne pasta
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 8 oz freshly shredded parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
  • Heat olive oil over high heat and sear chicken breasts on both sides (1-2 min per side).
  • Add the chicken breast, sausage, heavy cream, chicken broth, butter, garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon kosher salt and pepper with the cajun seasoning.
  • Cook on high for 2.5 hours or low for about 4 hours until chicken has reached 165 degrees.
  • Remove chicken from slow cooker and set aside to cool.
  • Stir in 1 cup of hot water and uncooked penne pasta, cover and cook on high for about 30 minutes until the pasta is tender.
  • When chicken has cooled, cut into chunks.
  • Once pasta is tender, stir in freshly grated parmesan cheese and chicken.
  • Let sit covered for 10-15 mins to become thick and creamy.
  • Serve and Enjoy!

Notes

When making this Cajun Chicken Alfredo recipe, you can choose between two different cooking times depending on your schedule and desired texture. Cooking on HIGH for 2.5-3 hours will result in a quicker meal, ideal for those days when you need dinner ready in a hurry.
However, cooking on LOW for 4-5 hours allows the flavors to develop more deeply and results in extra-tender chicken. Both methods will give you a delicious, creamy dish, but if you have the time, the slower method is worth the wait for an even richer taste!