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Crockpot Cajun Butter Chicken

Crockpot Cajun Butter Chicken: Creamy Comfort in Every Bite

Enjoy a creamy and flavorful Crockpot Cajun Butter Chicken that's perfect for busy weeknights and will have everyone asking for seconds.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning Blend choose a robust mix for best results
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter cut into cubes
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream opt for full-fat for the richest flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch mixed with water for thickening
For Serving
  • 2 cups Long Grain White Rice cooked according to package instructions
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Green Parsley for garnish
  • to taste Coarse Black Pepper for garnish
  • to taste Red Paprika Flakes for garnish

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Crockpot Cajun Butter Chicken
  1. Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of your slow cooker. Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning blend over the chicken, ensuring each piece is coated. Pour in the chicken broth over the spices.
  2. Cut the unsalted butter into cubes and scatter them over the seasoned chicken. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is fork-tender.
  3. Once cooking is complete, shred the chicken directly in the pot using two forks to absorb the Cajun butter sauce.
  4. Mix cornstarch with cold water in a small bowl and stir into the shredded chicken along with the heavy cream. Turn slow cooker to high and cook uncovered for 15-20 minutes to thicken the sauce.
  5. Prepare the long grain white rice according to package instructions while the sauce thickens. Let it sit covered to keep warm.
  6. To serve, plate a generous portion of rice and spoon the chicken and Cajun butter sauce over the top. Garnish with parsley, black pepper, and paprika flakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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