Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken Alfredo
This Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken Alfredo recipe combines tender chicken and smoked sausage with a rich and creamy alfredo sauce seasoned with cajun spices. It’s a flavorful and comforting dish perfect for a family dinner or gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 mins
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
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Main 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
- 8 oz freshly shredded parmesan cheese about 2 1/2 cups
- kosher salt and black pepper
- garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare Slow Cooker: Grease the slow cooker with olive oil.
- Cook Chicken and Sausage: In a skillet, brown chicken and sausage. Transfer to slow cooker.
- Mix Ingredients: Add cream, broth, butter, cajun seasoning, garlic, pasta, water, salt, and pepper to slow cooker. Stir well.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4 hours.
- Add Parmesan: Stir in parmesan cheese until melted. Season with garlic powder.
- Serve: Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- You can adjust the cajun seasoning to suit your spice preference.
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 670 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 48 g
- Saturated Fat: 26 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg
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