Description
A cozy and creamy Cajun butter chicken dish made effortlessly in a Crockpot, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (900g) boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp (30g) Cajun seasoning blend
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter (cubed)
- 1/2 cup (120ml) chicken broth
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
- 1 tbsp (15g) cornstarch (mixed with 1 tbsp (15ml) cold water)
- 1 cup (200g) long grain white rice (uncooked)
- 2 tbsp (10g) fresh green parsley (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp (2g) coarse black pepper
- 1/2 tsp (1g) red paprika flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts in the bottom of your Crockpot. Sprinkle them generously with Cajun seasoning.
- Add the butter: Scatter the cubed unsalted butter over the seasoned chicken.
- Pour in the broth: Add the chicken broth to the Crockpot.
- Set the Crockpot: Cover and set it on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Stir in the cream: Once the chicken is tender, stir in the heavy cream.
- Thicken the sauce: Mix the cornstarch with cold water and pour it into the Crockpot.
- Cook the rice: Prepare your long grain white rice according to package instructions about 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve & garnish: Ladle the Cajun butter chicken over a bed of rice and sprinkle with parsley, black pepper, and paprika flakes.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg