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Slow Cooker Cajun Alfredo Recipe
Experience the taste of Louisiana with an easy Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe! Perfectly seasoned chicken, smothered in a creamy, spicy sauce.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 876 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 can chicken broth 14.5 ounces
- 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup frozen peppers and onions
- 14 ounces andouille sausage sliced into rounds
- 1 ½ cups shredded Parmesan
- 1 pound penne pasta
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Put the chicken, heavy cream, butter, and broth in your slow cooker.
- Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning and paprika all over. Add the garlic, pepper and onions. Then add the sliced sausage.
- Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 4 hours.
- Remove the chicken, slice it into bite-sized pieces, and set aside.
- Add the pasta, stir and cover. Let the pasta cook for 30 minutes until tender.
- Add the parmesan cheese and the chicken back to the slow cooker. Stir to combine. Then cover and let it cook for a few minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Notes
- You can use any sausage you like if Andouille has too much kick for you.
- You can also use boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
- Fresh peppers and onions also work fine in this recipe.
- Feel free to change up the type of pasta.
- Swap out the Parmesan for cheddar or even pepper jack.
- You can use any sausage you like if Andouille has too much kick for you.
- You can also use boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
- Fresh peppers and onions also work fine in this recipe.
- Feel free to change up the type of pasta.
- Swap out the Parmesan for cheddar or even pepper jack.
Nutrition Information
Calories
876kcal
(44%)
Carbohydrates
66g
(22%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
53g
(82%)
Saturated Fat
27g
(135%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
182mg
(61%)
Sodium
843mg
(35%)
Potassium
743mg
(21%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
4064IU
(81%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
95mg
(10%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 876
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 876kcal | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 53g | 82% |
| Saturated Fat | 27g | 135% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 182mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 843mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 743mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 4064IU | 81% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 95mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.