Slow Cooker Cajun Butter Chicken with Creamy Sauce

Slow cooker Cajun butter chicken with creamy sauce is a cozy, hearty meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to tender, flavorful chicken every time. The creamy sauce is irresistible, with a hint of spice and a rich, buttery flavor. Keep reading for tips, or jump to the recipe card. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie Recipe for Dessert and Tropical Hawaiian Banana Bread with Pineapple and Coconut.

What You'll Need for Slow Cooker Cajun Butter Chicken with Creamy Sauce

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Optional: Fresh parsley, chopped
• Optional: Green onions, sliced

How to Make Slow Cooker Cajun Butter Chicken with Creamy Sauce

1. Step 1: Season chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
2. Step 2: Place chicken in the slow cooker. In a bowl, mix heavy cream, chicken broth, and butter. Pour over chicken.
3. Step 3: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is tender and cooked through.
4. Step 4: Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred. Stir in any juices from the slow cooker. Serve over rice or noodles, garnished with fresh parsley and green onions.

Storing & Reheating Slow Cooker Cajun Butter Chicken with Creamy Sauce

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Make-ahead tip: Can be made ahead and frozen or refrigerated.

Freezing Slow Cooker Cajun Butter Chicken with Creamy Sauce

Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a one-pot meal, cook rice or noodles directly in the slow cooker with the chicken.
• Best substitution: Substitute chicken thighs for chicken breasts for even more tender meat.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the chicken and sauce mixture the night before. Store in the fridge and cook in the slow cooker in the morning.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved.
• Troubleshooting: If the sauce is too thin, mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp cold water and stir into the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

Slow Cooker Cajun Butter Chicken with Creamy Sauce

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Prep

10 min

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Cook

6-8 hrs (low) or 3-4 hrs (high)

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Total

6-8 hrs (low) or 3-4 hrs (high)

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Serves

6 servings

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Diet

Gluten-free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup butter

Seasonings

• 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional Toppings

• Fresh parsley, chopped
• Green onions, sliced

Instructions

1. Step 1: Season chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
2. Step 2: Place chicken in the slow cooker. In a bowl, mix heavy cream, chicken broth, and butter. Pour over chicken.
3. Step 3: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is tender and cooked through.
4. Step 4: Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred. Stir in any juices from the slow cooker. Serve over rice or noodles, garnished with fresh parsley and green onions.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a one-pot meal, cook rice or noodles directly in the slow cooker with the chicken.
• Best substitution: Substitute chicken thighs for chicken breasts for even more tender meat.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the chicken and sauce mixture the night before. Store in the fridge and cook in the slow cooker in the morning.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved.
• Troubleshooting: If the sauce is too thin, mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp cold water and stir into the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

Storage

• Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
• Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through.
• Make ahead: Can be made ahead and frozen or refrigerated.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 40g
• Fat: 28g
• Carbs: 10g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 2g
• Sodium: 600mg
• Cholesterol: 150mg
• Sat. Fat: 16g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

Slow Cooker Cajun Butter Chicken with Creamy Sauce FAQs

A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Slow Cooker Cajun Butter Chicken with Creamy Sauce and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!