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Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken Alfredo

Slow cooker Cajun chicken alfredo takes a family classic and adds a punch of flavor with Cajun seasoning and smoked sausage.
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 893kcal

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • large skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound chicken breasts
  • 1 pound smoked sausage sliced into 1 inch pieces
  • 3 cups heavy cream
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 pound uncooked penne pasta
  • 8 ounces shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Pat chicken dry and season with 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper and garlic powder. In a large pan add the olive oil and sear the chicken on high heat.
  • You just want to brown each side not cook entirely.
  • Add chicken, sausage, heavy cream, chicken broth, butter, garlic, Cajun, 1/2 tsp salt and pepper to an 8 quart slow cooker. Cook on low for 4 hours.
  • 30 minutes before it’s done take the chicken out and let cool then slice. Add in the uncooked penne pasta and cook on high for another 30 minutes.
  • Once done add in the parmesan cheese and top with the sliced chicken.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 893kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 58g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 197mg | Sodium: 1234mg | Potassium: 714mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2429IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 433mg | Iron: 2mg