Crockpot Cajun Butter Chicken
A creamy and flavorful twist on traditional chicken dishes, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Total Time: 495 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (900g) boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp (30g) Cajun seasoning blend
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter (cubed)
- 1/2 cup (120ml) chicken broth
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
- 1 tbsp (15g) cornstarch (mixed with 1 tbsp (15ml) cold water)
- 1 cup (200g) long grain white rice (uncooked)
- 2 tbsp (10g) fresh green parsley (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp (2g) coarse black pepper
- 1/2 tsp (1g) red paprika flakes
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning over the chicken.
- Add the cubed butter, chicken broth, and heavy cream on top of the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 360-480 minutes or on high for 180-240 minutes.
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the crockpot and shred it using two forks.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Stir this into the sauce in the crockpot.
- Let it cook on high for an additional 15-30 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Stir the shredded chicken back into the sauce.
- Cook the rice according to the package instructions.
- Serve the chicken over the rice, garnished with parsley, black pepper, and red paprika flakes.
Notes
For a spicier dish, add more Cajun seasoning or some sliced jalapeños. You can use coconut milk for a dairy-free version.