Description
Crockpot Cajun Butter Chicken is a creamy and flavorful dish that brings together tender chicken breasts and a rich, buttery sauce, perfect for a comforting meal any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (900g) boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp (30g) Cajun seasoning blend
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter cubed
- 1/2 cup (120ml) chicken broth
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
- 1 tbsp (15g) cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp (15ml) cold water
- 1 cup (200g) long grain white rice uncooked
- 2 tbsp (10g) fresh green parsley finely chopped
- 1 tsp (2g) coarse black pepper
- 1/2 tsp (1g) red paprika flakes
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the crockpot and sprinkle the Cajun seasoning blend over them.
- Add the cubed unsalted butter, chicken broth, and heavy cream to the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken and shred it, then set aside.
- Mix cornstarch with cold water until smooth, then stir it into the crockpot to thicken the sauce.
- Return the shredded chicken to the pot and mix well.
- Meanwhile, cook the long grain white rice according to package instructions.
- Serve the Cajun butter chicken over rice, garnished with fresh parsley, black pepper, and paprika flakes.
Notes
For a spicier kick, increase the amount of Cajun seasoning or add hot sauce to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Cajun, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 510 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg
Keywords: Crockpot, Cajun, Butter Chicken, Comfort Food, Creamy Recipe