SLOW COOKER CAJUN CHICKEN ALFREDO RECIPE
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound chicken breasts
1 pound smoked sausage sliced into 1 inch pieces
3 cups of heavy cream
4 cups of low sodium chicken broth
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons coarse cajun seasoning
2 cloves garlic smashed
1 pound of uncooked penne pasta
1/2 cup hot water
8 oz freshly shredded parmesan cheese about 2 1/2 cups
kosher salt and black pepper
garlic powder
Instructions:
-Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt, pepper and a sprinkle of garlic powder. Heat olive oil over high heat and quickly sear chicken breasts on both sides.
-Add chicken breasts,sausage, heavy cream, chicken broth, butter, garlic cloves and 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt, cajun seasoning and several turns of freshly ground black pepper to slow cooker.
-Cook on low for about 4 hours or high for 2-3 hours, until chicken has reached 165 degrees.
-Remove chicken from slow cooker and set aside to cool and slice.
-Stir in 1/2 cup of hot water and uncooked penne pasta, cover and cook on high for about 30 minutes. Just until pasta is tender.
-Once pasta is tender, stir in parmesan cheese, sliced chicken and additional salt and black pepper to taste.
Enjoy!
