Description
Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a delightful comfort food that brings together tender chicken, zesty Cajun spices, and creamy pasta for a satisfying meal. This slow cooker recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, requiring just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort. With its rich flavors and hearty texture, this dish is sure to become a family favorite. Simply toss everything into your crock pot, let it simmer, and enjoy a warm, flavorful dinner that everyone will love.
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
- 1/2 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.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken with two forks and return to the 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 to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 150mg