Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken Alfredo – everything cooks in the slow cooker, even the pasta! This pasta is AMAZING!! Chicken, artichoke hearts, sundried tomatoes, alfredo sauce, chicken broth, egg noodles, and parmesan cheese. The whole family cleaned their plates! This easy dinner is definitely going into the rotation!
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Stop what you are doing and add this Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken Alfredo to your menu. OMG! This is effortless to make and it is loaded with tons of great cajun flavor! Chicken, artichokes, sundried tomatoes, Alfredo sauce, chicken broth, and pasta. YUM! The best part is that everything cooks in the slow cooker – even the pasta. One bite and this is sure to become a family favorite!
How to Make Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken Alfredo
This dish is super easy to make with only a few simple ingredients. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and sprinkle with cajun seasoning. Place the chicken in the slow cooker. Add artichoke hearts, Alfredo sauce, sundried tomatoes, and chicken broth. Cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours. Stir in egg noodles and cook on HIGH for 15 minutes, or until noodles are tender. Stir in parmesan cheese and garnish with parsley and red pepper flakes.
Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions
- You can use any chicken in this recipe. I use boneless skinless chicken breasts. Chicken thighs or chicken tenderloins are also delicious.
- My favorite store-bought cajun seasoning is Tony Chachere’s. You can find it in the spice aisle at the grocery store.
- Look for unsalted seasoning. Cajun seasoning has TONS of salt in it.
- Adjust the amount of seasoning to your personal taste.
- Here is our recipe for Homemade Cajun Spice Mix made with paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, and thyme: https://www.plainchicken.com/creolecajun-seasoning-secret-recipe/
- My favorite store-bought Alfredo sauce is Rao’s.
- Variations/Additions:
- andouille sausage
- smoked sausage
- red peppers
- broccoli
- spinach
- garlic cloves
- Can I cook Crockpot Chicken Alfredo on HIGH heat? Yes! You can cook this dish on high heat for 2-3 hours.
- You can use any pasta that you prefer. I use egg noodles. Penne pasta also works great!
- If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of heavy cream.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Reheat in the microwave.
What to Serve with Chicken Pasta
This pasta is a favorite at our house. We love all of the flavors in this pasta! We serve this with some crusty garlic bread and a green salad. It is equally delicious with some Creole Green Beans and a biscuit. Give this recipe a try the next time to need a restaurant-quality meal the whole family will enjoy!
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Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken Alfredo
Equipment:
Ingredients:
- 1½ to 2 -lb boneless skinless chicken
- 4 tsp Cajun/Creole Seasoning
- 1 (14-oz) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained
- ⅓ cup sundried tomatoes
- 1 (15-oz) jar Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup unsalted chicken broth
- 3 cups uncooked medium egg noodles
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions:
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and sprinkle with seasoning.
- Place chicken in the slow cooker. Add artichoke hearts, sundried tomatoes, Alfredo sauce, and chicken broth.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours.
- Stir in noodles and cook on HIGH for 15 minutes, until noodles are tender. Stir in parmesan cheese.
Notes:
- You can use any chicken in this recipe. I use boneless skinless chicken breasts. Chicken thighs or chicken tenderloins are also delicious.
-
My favorite store-bought cajun seasoning is Tony Chachere’s. You can find it in the spice aisle at the grocery store.
-
Look for unsalted seasoning. Cajun seasoning has TONS of salt in it.
-
Adjust the amount of seasoning to your personal taste.
-
Here is our recipe for Homemade Cajun Spice Mix made with paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, and thyme: https://www.plainchicken.com/creolecajun-seasoning-secret-recipe/
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-
My favorite store-bought Alfredo sauce is Rao’s.
-
Variations/Additions:
-
andouille sausage
-
smoked sausage
-
red peppers
-
broccoli
-
spinach
-
garlic cloves
-
-
Can I cook Crockpot Chicken Alfredo on HIGH heat? Yes! You can cook this dish on high heat for 2-3 hours.
-
You can use any pasta that you prefer. I use egg noodles. Penne pasta also works great!
-
If the sauce it too thick, add a splash of heavy cream.
-
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
-
Reheat in the microwave.
-
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Made this tonight and whole family loved it!!!
Yay!! So glad it was a hit!
Do you think chicken breast would work? (My husband is the opposite of yours…he doesn't like dark meat:)
I think it would be fine. I don't really like chicken thighs and this was really good.
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Looks very good Steph and I like the slow cooker prep.