Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken Alfredo

 

Ingredients 

1 tbsp. olive oil

1 lb chicken breasts

1 lb smoked sausage (sliced into 1 in pieces) 

3 C heavy cream

4 C low sodium chicken broth

4 tbsp butter

2 tbsp. coarse cajun seasoning

2 cloves garlic smashed

1 lb. uncooked penne pasta

1/2 C hot water

5 oz freshly shredded parmesan cheese

kosher salt and black pepper

garlic powder

Directions

1) 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. 

2) Add chicken breasts, sausage, heavy cream, chicken broth, butter, garlic cloves and 1/2 tsp of kosher salt, cajun seasoning and several turns of freshly ground black pepper to slow cooker. 

3) Cook on low for about 4 hours or high for 2-3 hours, until chicken has reached 165 degrees. 

4) Remove chicken from slow cooker and set aside to cool and slice. 

5) Stir in 1/2 C of hot water and uncooked penne pasta, cover and cook on high for 30 minutes. Just until pasta is tender. 

6) Once pasta is tender, stir in parmesan cheese, sliced chicken and additional salt and pepper to taste. 

Prep: 15 minutes

Cook: 4 hours 30 minutes

Total: 4 hours 45 minutes

Serves: 8