Description
Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken Alfredo is a delightful fusion of flavors, featuring tender chicken enveloped in a creamy, spicy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this dish transforms simple ingredients into an unforgettable meal. Easy to prepare and customizable, it promises to impress everyone at the table while filling your kitchen with mouthwatering aromas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker and season generously with Cajun seasoning.
- Mince the garlic and sprinkle it over the chicken. Pour heavy cream on top.
- Cover and cook on low for about 6 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken using two forks and return it to the slow cooker.
- Stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, then mix with the creamy sauce before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg