Description
Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is the ultimate comfort dish that combines tender chicken, zesty Cajun spices, and a rich creamy sauce, all slow-cooked to perfection. This one-pot meal is ideal for busy weeknights or gatherings, requiring minimal prep time while delivering maximum flavor. Just toss your ingredients in the crock pot and let it do the work! The result is a satisfying pasta dish that’s sure to impress family and friends alike. Garnished with fresh parsley and paired with your favorite sides, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a delightful culinary experience.
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 breasts in the crock pot and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning.
- Add chicken broth, garlic, onion, red and green bell peppers.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred chicken with two forks and stir back into the pot.
- Mix in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and uncooked penne pasta.
- Cover and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving; garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 4 hours (high)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 100mg