Crock Pot Cajun Chicken and Sausage Alfredo

Chicken Alfredo meets cajun sausage in this crock pot meal. A creamy and flavorful dinner that I will be making again and again.

 

If you have a 3-in-one crockpot that can be used as a stove top as well, this meal can be made using only that crock pot. I like this meal even more because the pasta cooks in the crock pot after the chicken is done.

Crock Pot Cajun Chicken and Sausage Alfredo

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
• black pepper, to taste
• garlic powder, to taste
• 1 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
• 3 cups heavy cream
• 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 1/4 teaspoons paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 16 ounces penne pasta, uncooked
• 1/2 cup hot water
• 8 ounces shredded parmesan cheese
• black pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. Heat olive oil over high heat in either a skillet or using the stove top function of the crock pot. 
2. Pat the chicken dry with some paper towels and season both sides with black pepper and garlic powder.
3. Add the chicken breast to the hot skillet or crock pot and cook until bottom is seared, golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Flip over and sear on the other side, about 3-4 minutes. Transfer the chicken breasts to the crock pot is cooked in skillet.
4. To the crock pot add the sausage, heavy cream, chicken broth, butter, garlic and all of the seasonings.
5. Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2-3 minutes or until the chicken is completely cooked.
6. Remove the chicken from the crock pot and allow to rest before slicing into strips.
7. Stir the hot water into the crock pot and stir in the uncooked pasta. 
8. Cover the crock pot and cook on high for about 30 minutes or until the pasta is al dente.
9. Stir in the parmesan cheese and sliced chicken. Season with additional black pepper is desired.

Enjoy!!! 

Notes:

Instead of the individual spices, you can substitute 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning.

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 554
Total Fat		23.6g
Saturated Fat		11.1g
Trans Fat		0g
Polyunsaturated Fat		0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat		1.8g
Cholesterol		114.6mg
Sodium		890.5mg
Total Carbohydrates		53.1g
Dietary Fiber		3.1g
Sugars		1.2g
Protein		34.9g
Calcium		29.1%
Iron		7.2%
Potassium		217.3mg
Vitamin A		16.3%
Vitamin C		2.3%
*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use.

*Adapted from No. 2 Pencil.