Crockpot Cajun Butter Chicken: Tender Chicken in Rich Cajun Cream Sauce
By Ethan Parker
Crockpot Cajun Butter Chicken is a flavorful dish that features tender, juicy chicken breasts coated in a rich, creamy Cajun sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this slow-cooked meal requires minimal hands-on time, allowing you to set it and forget it. Serve it over fluffy rice to soak up the delicious sauce, and consider pairing with fresh salad or steamed vegetables for a complete dinner option.
Ingredients
- •4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- •1 cup unsalted butter
- •2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- •1 cup heavy cream
- •1 piece onion (chopped)
- •4 cloves garlic (minced)
- •salt (to taste)
- •pepper (to taste)
- •cooked rice (for serving)
- •chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot.
- 2
In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- 3
Stir in the Cajun seasoning, chopped onion, and minced garlic.
- 4
Cook until the onions are translucent.
- 5
Pour the butter mixture over the chicken in the crockpot.
- 6
Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- 7
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the crockpot and shred it.
- 8
Stir in the heavy cream and return the shredded chicken to the crockpot.
- 9
Mix well, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve over fluffy rice.
- 10
Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
600
Protein
30g
Fat
45g
Carbs
8g
