Crockpot Cajun Chicken Alfredo | Crockpot Recipes

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: tofu

Chicken thighs are juicier and cheaper than breasts, while tofu is a plant-based option.

fettuccine

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Whole wheat pasta adds fiber, while spaghetti is often less expensive.

Pat dry the chicken breasts with paper towels.

Heat a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.

Add 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil to the skillet.

Season the top of the chicken with garlic powder, fresh ground pepper, and a pinch of kosher salt.

Sear the chicken for about 4.5 minutes until browned, then flip it over and season the other side.

Sear the second side of the chicken until nicely browned.

Remove the chicken from the skillet and place it on a paper-lined plate to drain.

In the crock pot, layer the ingredients starting with the chicken, then add the Andouille sausage, heavy cream, chicken broth, butter, pressed garlic, Cajun seasoning, and additional salt and pepper.

Turn the crock pot on high and cook for 2.5 hours.

After 2.5 hours, remove the lid and stir the mixture, being cautious not to lift the lid too often to avoid adding cooking time.

Add 1/2 cup of hot water to the mixture and stir well.

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