Description
Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken Alfredo is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken with a creamy, zesty Alfredo sauce. Perfect for chilly evenings, this easy recipe fills your home with mouthwatering aromas and creates a memorable dining experience. With simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can enjoy a delectable meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken until golden brown on both sides (about 5 minutes per side).
- Add minced garlic and Cajun seasoning in the last minute of searing.
- Transfer the chicken to a slow cooker and pour in chicken broth.
- Pour heavy cream over the chicken and sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top; stir gently.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- About 20 minutes before serving, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Shred the chicken in the slow cooker using two forks and mix well before serving over pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (375g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 145mg