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Crockpot Cajun Butter Chicken

Crockpot Cajun Butter Chicken: Creamy Comfort for Dinner

Crockpot Cajun Butter Chicken is a creamy, flavorful dish that transforms tender chicken into a comforting meal.
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
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning Blend Use mild for less spice
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Cubed
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Can substitute vegetable broth
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Use full-fat
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Mixed with water to create a slurry
For Serving
  • 2 cups Long Grain White Rice Rinse before cooking
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Green Parsley Chopped for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon Coarse Black Pepper To taste
  • 1 teaspoon Red Paprika Flakes Optional

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by placing the boneless skinless chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker, ensuring they are evenly spread out. Sprinkle a generous amount of Cajun seasoning blend over the chicken, allowing the flavors to infuse. Follow this by pouring chicken broth into the slow cooker.
  2. Next, cube the unsalted butter and scatter it evenly on top of the seasoned chicken in the slow cooker. Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on LOW for 4 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is fork-tender.
  3. Once the cooking time is complete, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker. The chicken should easily pull apart, becoming enveloped in the buttery Cajun sauce.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch with a small amount of cold water to create a slurry. Stir this slurry into the slow cooker along with heavy cream, ensuring the rich sauce coats the chicken evenly.
  5. Increase the heat to HIGH on your slow cooker and remove the lid. Allow the sauce to thicken for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. While the sauce is thickening, cook your long grain white rice according to package instructions. Rinse the rice under cold water before cooking.
  7. Once the rice is ready, serve the shredded chicken and sauce over a scoop of fluffy rice, garnishing with parsley, black pepper, and paprika flakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 4 days. Avoid freezing to maintain sauce texture.

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