Creamy Crockpot Cajun Butter Chicken
A cozy, flavorful slow-cooked dish featuring tender chicken breasts bathed in a rich, creamy Cajun sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 370 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked white rice or crusty bread for serving
Instructions
- Arrange the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker, ensuring they are spread out evenly.
- Mix the Sauce: In a separate bowl, mix together the melted butter, Cajun seasoning, minced garlic, and heavy cream until well combined.
- Pour the Sauce Over Chicken: Carefully pour the creamy mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker, making sure every piece is coated.
- Season Generously: Add salt and pepper to taste, ensuring the best flavors come through.
- Cook to Perfection: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the chicken over fluffy white rice or with warm crusty bread, drizzled with the sauce.
Notes
Use fresh garlic for best flavor. Feel free to adjust seasoning according to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 625
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 56g
- Saturated Fat: 35g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg