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Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken Alfredo

Creamy slow-cooker Alfredo combines Cajun-seasoned chicken, smoked sausage, penne, mozzarella, and Parmesan for a hearty one-pot meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Rest Time 5 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 55 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Cajun, Southern
Servings 6 servings
Calories 1264 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound chicken breasts
  • 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 cups heavy cream
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons coarse Cajun seasoning
  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1 pound uncooked penne pasta
  • 1/2 cup hot water
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat and quickly sear chicken on both sides.
  • Place seared chicken in the slow cooker. Add sliced sausage, heavy cream, chicken broth, butter, smashed garlic cloves, Cajun seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2–3 hours, until chicken reaches 165°F. Remove the chicken and let it cool slightly before slicing.
  • Add the 1/2 cup hot water and uncooked penne pasta to the slow cooker. Stir to combine, then cover and cook on high for about 30 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water. Stir the slurry into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce. Let it cook a few more minutes.
  • Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheese along with the sliced chicken. Mix everything well to melt the cheese and coat evenly.
  • Top with extra Cajun seasoning and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne or a few dashes of hot sauce with the Cajun seasoning.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingsCalories: 1264kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 57.5gFat: 79.5gSaturated Fat: 44.8gTrans Fat: 1.2gCholesterol: 285mgSodium: 1750mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3.2g