Description
Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a delightful blend of tender chicken, zesty Cajun seasoning, and creamy pasta that cooks effortlessly in your slow cooker. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this dish offers rich flavors and a comforting, hearty meal with minimal cleanup.
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
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients.
- Place chicken breasts in the crockpot and sprinkle Cajun seasoning on top.
- Add chicken broth, garlic, onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper; stir gently.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the cooked chicken with two forks and return it to the crockpot.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and uncooked penne pasta.
- Cover and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes or until pasta is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving; garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg