Description
Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is the perfect dish for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. This comfort food classic combines tender chicken, vibrant Cajun spices, and creamy pasta, all slowly simmered in your crockpot for rich flavors that meld beautifully. With minimal prep work, you can simply toss the ingredients in and let the slow cooker do its magic. The result is a hearty, flavorful meal that will delight your taste buds and leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 can (14 ounces) chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place chicken in the crock pot and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning.
- Add chicken broth, garlic, onion, and bell peppers; stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken using two forks and return it to the crock pot.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and uncooked pasta.
- Cook on high for an additional 30 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper; serve garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3 hours (high)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg