Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken Alfredo
This Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken Alfredo is so easy to make, creamy, comforting and delicious! It's sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 14 ounces chicken broth
- 2 cups parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the chicken to the slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper to your liking. Add the butter, heavy cream, chicken broth and sliced sausage.
- Cover and cook on high for about 2 hours or low for 4 hours and until chicken is at an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Once the chicken is cooked, take it out of the slow cooker. Slice and set aside to allow to cool.
- Add the penne pasta to the slow cooker and allow to cook for about 30 minutes or until tender.
- Add the chicken back in the slow cooker. Top with parmesan cheese and stir. Cover and allow to cook for about 5-10 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley and more parmesan cheese if desired. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Tips and Substitutions
- If you like to add some vegetables, try adding 1 bell pepper and 1 onion to the slow cooker along with your other ingredients.
- Use any kind of smoked sausage you like - Andouille, kielbasa, Polish sausage…this will determine your spice level.
- You can try different pastas as well - just don't choose anything too thick or hearty. Penne and rigatoni both work well!
- If you don't like your chicken sliced, you can shred it using 2 forks or a hand mixer.
- This recipe is super adaptable - add chopped celery, bell pepper and onions to make it more of a dirty rice; add frozen peas for color and flavor; or add some Italian seasoning for an Italian flare!
