Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken Alfredo recipe
Indulge in a tantalizing fusion of flavors with our Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken Alfredo recipe. This dish brings together tender chicken, savory smoked sausage, and penne pasta bathed in a creamy, Cajun-spiced sauce. Perfectly cooked in the slow cooker, it's a hassle-free meal that promises to delight your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Ingredients
- 15 ml 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 454 g 1 lb chicken breasts
- 454 g 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced into 1-inch pieces
- 710 ml 3 cups heavy cream
- 946 ml 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 56 g 4 tablespoons butter
- 30 g 2 tablespoons coarse Cajun seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic smashed
- 454 g 1 lb uncooked penne pasta
- 120 ml 1/2 cup hot water
- 226 g 8 oz freshly shredded Parmesan cheese (about 2 1/2 cups)
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- Garlic powder
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat and sear chicken breasts on both sides until browned.
- Transfer seared chicken breasts to the slow cooker. Add sliced sausage, heavy cream, chicken broth, butter, smashed garlic cloves, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, Cajun seasoning, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2-3 hours, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove chicken from slow cooker and let cool, then slice.
- Stir in hot water and uncooked penne pasta. Cover and cook on high for about 30 minutes, until pasta is tender.
- Once pasta is cooked, stir in Parmesan cheese, sliced chicken, and additional salt and black pepper to taste.