Description
Crockpot Cajun Butter Chicken is a delightful, hassle-free dish that brings the bold flavors of Cajun cuisine right to your dinner table. With tender, juicy chicken slow-cooked in a creamy, buttery sauce infused with zesty spices, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings with friends. Simply toss your ingredients into the crockpot and let it work its magic, while you enjoy more time relaxing. Serve it over rice, pasta, or even in tacos for a versatile meal that everyone will love. Plus, with minimal cleanup and easy leftovers for meal prep, this dish will quickly become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- Cajun seasoning
- Chicken broth
- Heavy cream
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and Cajun seasoning; place in the crockpot.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat; sauté chopped onion for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour onion and garlic mixture over chicken; add smoked paprika, oregano, and chicken broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken in the crockpot using two forks; stir in heavy cream and let it cook on low for an additional 15–20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 140mg