Crockpot Cajun Butter Chicken
Crockpot Cajun Butter Chicken is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender chicken with a rich, spicy sauce. This dish is easy to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. Just set your crockpot and let the flavors meld together for a satisfying meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Enjoy a creamy, aromatic experience that’s both comforting and exciting with every bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes to taste
- Sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse chicken breasts under cold water and pat dry.
- Rub Cajun seasoning all over the chicken until well-coated.
- Place seasoned chicken in the crockpot with diced tomatoes, garlic, and broth; stir gently.
- Cut butter into small pieces and scatter over the chicken mixture.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- In the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the chicken in Cajun spices overnight. You can also customize this dish by adding bell peppers or swapping proteins like shrimp or tofu.