Crockpot Cajun Butter Chicken is an easy dump-and-go recipe made with just 3 ingredients! Juicy and melt-in-your-mouth tender, this flavorful chicken is perfect served over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
Recipe Rundown: What To Know
- So Flavorful: Infused with a spicy and savory kick.
- Tender & Juicy: Cooked low and slow with lots of butter!
- Easy: Just add everything to the crockpot and it does the rest.
- Budget Friendly: Just chicken, butter, and Cajun seasoning!
- Versatile: So many different ways to serve it.
- Great Leftovers: Just as good reheated.
Ellen’s Notes
I won’t lie… this recipe was born from laziness. I was craving this Cajun chicken pasta, but needed something I could throw into the slow cooker in the morning. I decided to just wing it and voila — my new favorite buttery spiced chicken was born! The butter keeps the chicken super moist, while the Cajun seasoning adds the perfect amount of spice. We love serving it over rice to soak up all the delicious juices.
Key Ingredient Notes
Below you will find helpful notes and substitutions for a few key ingredients. Visit the printable recipe card below for the full ingredient list and amounts.
- Chicken: You can use any cut of chicken you like, but I recommend using a boneless, skinless version. You can even use frozen chicken breasts added right to the crockpot!
- Butter: It needs to be softened, so remember to leave it on the kitchen counter for an hour or so.
- Cajun Seasoning: I like to use my homemade Cajun seasoning for the very best flavor, but if you prefer store-bought Slap Ya Mama is our favorite!
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Tips For Making Crockpot Cajun Butter Chicken
Softened butter spreads more evenly on the chicken, helping the seasoning stick better and infusing more flavor. However, if you forgot, you can just melt the butter a little in the microwave and spread it on top of your chicken.
Cooking on low for 6–8 hours results in more tender, juicy chicken than cooking on high. You can also always add a splash of heavy cream, or chicken broth, at the end if you’d like a saucier consistency.
Below is a quick recipe overview — scroll down to the printable recipe card for the full instructions.
How to Serve This Cajun Chicken
We enjoy this chicken over rice, parmesan noodles, or mashed potatoes. Fresh greens like spinach or arugula are also great!
As for sides, the sky’s the limit here. Double down on that Cajun flavor with Cajun fried corn! Or, check out other easy veggies (that taste great with Cajun flavors) like grilled okra and sautéed zucchini and squash. You can also never go wrong with green beans with bacon!
Frequently Asked Questions
Butter is highly recommended for the best flavor, but margarine can be used if preferred.
Yes, yes, and yes! It’s naturally all 3! For a low carb dinner option, we often serve this chicken over cauliflower rice.
It’s mildly spice by using our homemade (or a standard store bought) Cajun seasoning. If you want your chicken to have extra heat, don’t add extra Cajun seasoning as it can quickly become too salty. Instead, add some cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakes!
Absolutely! Sliced bell peppers or onions, or diced potatoes, will all work well. Just rub a little extra butter on the bottom of the crockpot, add the vegetables, then place the chicken right on top.
Crockpot Cajun Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, or thighs
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
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Instructions
- Coat the chicken front and back with butter and add to the crockpot. Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning evenly over the top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 4 to 6 hours, until chicken is cooked through and fork tender. Serve whole, sliced, or shredded on top of rice, mashed potatoes, or noodles.
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Yum! Super easy, I served this over butter noodles and my kids loved it. Was not spicy but definitely had flavor from the seasoning.