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A close-up of a Crockpot Cajun Butter Chicken Comfort Bowl, featuring shredded chicken in a creamy sauce over white rice, garnished with parsley and chili flakes.

Crockpot Cajun Butter Chicken Creamy Comfort Bowl

This crockpot Cajun butter chicken is a rich and comforting meal with bold seasoning and a creamy, velvety sauce. Perfect for easy dinners, it delivers tender shredded chicken and vibrant color.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Sauce Thickening Time 20 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 690
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts about 4 pieces
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cubed
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon cold water
For Serving
  • 1 cup long grain white rice uncooked
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Equipment

  • 6 quart slow cooker
  • Small bowl
  • Forks

Method
 

  1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a 6 quart slow cooker. Sprinkle evenly with Cajun seasoning and black pepper.
  2. Pour in the chicken broth and scatter the butter cubes over the chicken.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours until the chicken is tender. Check that the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  4. Use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker.
  5. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water until smooth, then stir it into the slow cooker along with the heavy cream.
  6. Turn the slow cooker to high and cook uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
  7. Meanwhile, cook the rice according to package directions until fluffy. Rinse the rice under cold water before cooking to help keep the grains separate and fluffy.
  8. Serve the shredded Cajun butter chicken over warm rice. Garnish with chopped parsley and red pepper flakes before serving.

Notes

Rinsing the rice under cold water before cooking helps keep the grains separate and fluffy.