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Crockpot Cajun Butter Chicken

Crockpot Cajun Butter Chicken: A Creamy, Cozy Delight

Discover the creamy indulgence of Crockpot Cajun Butter Chicken, a flavor-packed dish making weeknight dinners delightful.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2-3 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Substitute with chicken thighs for richer flavor
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning Blend Choose a mild blend if preferred
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter Cut into small cubes
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Low-sodium options available
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Full-fat preferred to prevent separation
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch For thickening
  • 2 tablespoons Cold Water To mix with cornstarch
For Serving
  • 2 cups Long Grain White Rice Rinse before cooking
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Green Parsley Chopped for garnish
  • to taste Coarse Black Pepper
  • to taste Red Paprika Flakes

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker and sprinkle Cajun seasoning over them. Pour chicken broth around the chicken.
  2. Add unsalted butter cubes evenly over the chicken. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours until chicken is fork-tender.
  3. Remove the lid and shred the chicken with two forks, mixing gently to coat in the sauce.
  4. Whisk together cornstarch and cold water in a bowl, then stir into the shredded chicken along with heavy cream. Cook on HIGH for an additional 15-20 minutes.
  5. Prepare the long grain white rice according to package instructions. Rinse before cooking to achieve a fluffy texture.
  6. Ladle the chicken over the fluffy rice and garnish with parsley, black pepper, and paprika flakes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 45gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For the best experience, serve immediately. Leftovers may lose creaminess upon reheating.

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