Crock Pot Cajun Rubbed Chicken

Okay guys....summertime is comin' and you know what that means?? Yep...time to rock the crock pot! After you combine all the seasonings for this yummy chicken and massage it into your bird, your crock pot will magically turn this into something super flavorful. The ease of it all is incredible for the result you get. Ladle a little of the cooked juice over the sliced meat for extra flavor!

Crock Pot Cajun Rubbed Chicken



2 large chicken breasts ~ on the bone, with skin
1/2 cup water or chicken stock
1/4 cup butter ~ room temperature
Cajun Spice Rub ~ recipe follows

Crumple 5 pieces of foil and place in the bottom of your crock pot.

Pour in the water or chicken stock.

Rub each piece of chicken with butter on both sides, including under the skin.

Sprinkle a little seasoning under the skin and rub.

Sprinkle each breast with a couple of teaspoons of the rub and massage in.

Place chicken on top of foil balls.

Cook on high for 4 - 5 hours or on low for 6 - 8 hours.


Cajun Spice Rub

2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons paprika
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Combine all spices into a small bowl. 

Makes enough rub for 4 - 6 chicken breasts.

 
Here's all you need for this EASY dish.

 
Throw together the seasonings.

 
Butter the chicken....under the skin, too!

 
Massage the spice mixture all over 
the chicken...and under the skin, too!

 
Place the chicken on top of foil 
balls in your crock pot. Add some 
chicken stock.

 
Cook and slice and eat! So easy!