Description
Enjoy the warm, creamy flavors of Crockpot Cajun Butter Chicken, a perfect comfort food for cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, black pepper, and Cajun seasoning. Let sit for a few minutes.
- Melt butter in a skillet, sauté onion for 5-7 minutes until softened, then add garlic.
- Transfer chicken to crockpot, add sautéed onion and garlic, smoked paprika, oregano, and broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
- Shred the chicken in the crockpot, stir in heavy cream, and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes.
- Serve over rice or pasta, garnished with parsley.
Notes
- Chicken thighs can be substituted for added richness.
- Substitute butter with olive oil for a lighter alternative.
- Adjust the amount of heavy cream to your preferred thickness.
- Reduce cayenne in Cajun seasoning for a milder kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg