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Easy Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken Alfredo | Creamy Spicy Pasta Dinner

Cajun Chicken Alfredo in a creamy slow cooker pasta dish with bold Cajun Pasta Crockpot flavor and tender chicken.
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Tender chicken simmers in a boldly seasoned Cajun sauce inside the slow cooker, then gets folded together with fettuccine, cream, and Parmesan for a rich and comforting Cajun Chicken Alfredo dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp. onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp. dried leaf oregano
  • 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 1 1/2 tsp. paprika
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 small white onion, diced

Add at the end:

  • 1 lb. fettuccine noodles, cooked according to package directions
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, divided
  • dried parsley or oregano for garnish
  • paprika for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pour the chicken broth into the slow cooker. Add the cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well so the seasonings blend evenly into the broth.
  2. Place the chicken breasts into the slow cooker. Turn each piece a few times so the seasoning mixture coats the chicken as much as possible.
  3. Scatter the diced onion over the chicken and broth.
  4. Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for 6 hours. Leave the lid closed during cooking so the heat stays steady and the chicken becomes tender.
  5. When the chicken has finished cooking, use two forks to shred it directly inside the slow cooker. Keep the shredded chicken in the pot so it can soak up all the flavorful liquid.
  6. Pour in the heavy cream and stir everything together until the sauce starts to look smooth and creamy.
  7. Add the cooked, drained fettuccine noodles to the slow cooker. Sprinkle in 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese and stir until the pasta is well coated and the sauce begins to cling to every strand.
  8. Top the pasta with the remaining Parmesan cheese. For a nice finish, add a little extra paprika and a sprinkle of dried parsley or oregano over the top.
  9. Cover the slow cooker again and let the dish cook for 20 more minutes. This extra time helps the sauce thicken and gives the pasta a chance to absorb more flavor.
  10. Serve the Cajun Chicken Alfredo hot and enjoy every creamy, spicy bite.

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