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Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken Alfredo

Creamy slow cooker Cajun chicken Alfredo packed with bold spices, tender chicken, and rich parmesan Alfredo sauce for the perfect comfort food dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Sauce
  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 12 oz fettuccine pasta
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • extra parmesan cheese for garnish

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Large pot
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Lightly grease the slow cooker insert with nonstick spray or olive oil.
  2. Place chicken breasts into the slow cooker and drizzle with olive oil.
  3. Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.
  4. Add garlic, butter, chicken broth, and heavy cream to the slow cooker.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours until chicken is tender and cooked through.
  6. Remove chicken and shred or slice into bite-sized pieces.
  7. Stir cream cheese into the sauce until smooth.
  8. Add parmesan cheese and stir until melted and creamy.
  9. Cook fettuccine pasta according to package directions until al dente and drain.
  10. Return chicken to the slow cooker and add cooked pasta.
  11. Toss pasta thoroughly in the Alfredo sauce until coated.
  12. Cover for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley and extra parmesan.

Notes

For extra spice, add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes. Freshly grated parmesan creates the smoothest Alfredo sauce.