Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs 30 mins
Total Time
4 hrs 45 mins
Cajun Chicken Alfredo is packed with flavor and so easy to make in the slow cooker!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 1 pound smoked sausage sliced into 1 inch pieces
- 3 cups of heavy cream
- 4 cups of low sodium chicken broth
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons coarse cajun seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic smashed
- 1 pound of uncooked penne pasta
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 5 oz freshly shredded parmesan cheese
- kosher salt and black pepper
- garlic powder
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt, pepper and a sprinkle of garlic powder. Heat olive oil over high heat and quickly sear chicken breasts on both sides.
- Add chicken breasts,sausage, heavy cream, chicken broth, butter, garlic cloves and 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt, cajun seasoning and several turns of freshly ground black pepper to slow cooker.
- Cook on low for about 4 hours or high for 2-3 hours, until chicken has reached 165 degrees.
- Remove chicken from slow cooker and set aside to cool and slice.
- Stir in 1/2 cup of hot water and uncooked penne pasta, cover and cook on high for about 30 minutes. Just until pasta is tender.
- Once pasta is tender, stir in parmesan cheese, sliced chicken and additional salt and black pepper to taste.
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Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken Alfredo
Amount Per Serving
Calories 928Calories from Fat 576
% Daily Value*
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 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based
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