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Cajun Sausage Alfredo

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A creamy and smoky Cajun-inspired Alfredo dish perfect for busy weeknights and potlucks, made effortlessly in a slow cooker.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun, Comfort Food
Calories: 750
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
  • 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced (smoked sausage works in a pinch)
  • 3 cups heavy cream Use heavy cream for best texture
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound uncooked penne pasta
  • 2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Add the chicken breasts, sliced andouille, heavy cream, chicken broth, butter, minced garlic, and Cajun seasoning to the slow cooker. Give a gentle stir to distribute the seasoning.
  2. Cover and cook on LOW for about 4 hours or on HIGH for 2–3 hours until the chicken is tender and fully cooked (165°F internal temperature).
Cooking the Pasta
  1. Remove the chicken to a cutting board and slice, chunk, or shred it with two forks.
  2. Add the uncooked penne to the slow cooker and stir to submerge the pasta in the liquid. Return the shredded chicken to the crock and stir gently.
  3. Cover and cook on HIGH for about 30 minutes, stirring once halfway, until the pasta is cooked to al dente. Start checking at 20 minutes.
  4. Right before serving, stir in the shredded Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is glossy.
  5. Taste and adjust with extra Cajun seasoning, cracked black pepper, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 750kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 40gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 25gSodium: 1200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for half of the heavy cream and add 1–2 tablespoons of cornstarch mixed with cold water to help thicken. Use gluten-free penne for a gluten-free meal. If andouille isn’t available, kielbasa or smoked sausage will still give great flavor.
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