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Crockpot Cajun Butter Chicken

Crockpot Cajun Butter Chicken for Cozy Meal Nights

Try this Crockpot Cajun Butter Chicken for a comforting and flavorful dinner that's effortless to prepare.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning Blend Use a milder blend if preferred.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Cubed and evenly distributed.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Opt for homemade or low-sodium.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Use full-fat to prevent curdling.
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch To thicken the sauce.
  • 2 tablespoons Cold Water For mixing with cornstarch.
For Serving
  • 2 cups Long Grain White Rice Rinse before cooking.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Green Parsley Optional garnish.
  • to taste Coarse Black Pepper
  • to taste Red Paprika Flakes

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Crockpot Cajun Butter Chicken
  1. Step 1: Prep Chicken - Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and coat with Cajun seasoning. Pour in the chicken broth.
  2. Step 2: Add Butter - Distribute cubed butter on top of the chicken. Cook on LOW for 4 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours.
  3. Step 3: Shred Chicken - Once cooked, shred the chicken in the slow cooker and stir to mix with the buttery juices.
  4. Step 4: Thicken Sauce - Mix cornstarch with cold water, add to the slow cooker with heavy cream, and cook uncovered on HIGH for 15-20 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Cook Rice - Prepare the long grain white rice according to package instructions.
  6. Step 6: Serve - Spoon the chicken and sauce over the prepared rice and garnish with parsley, black pepper, and paprika.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Use full-fat cream for the best consistency. Rinse rice for fluffiness. Adjust seasoning to taste.

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