Description
Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a delightful dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Cajun cuisine right to your dinner table. This slow-cooked meal combines tender chicken, zesty spices, and creamy pasta for a comforting experience that’s perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. With minimal prep and cooking in just one pot, this recipe ensures easy cleanup while delivering rich flavors that will keep your family coming back for seconds. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or proteins for a personalized touch. Enjoy a hearty serving of this delicious pasta, garnished with fresh parsley for an extra pop of flavor.
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
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the crock pot and sprinkle evenly with Cajun seasoning.
- Add chicken broth, garlic, onion, and bell peppers to the crock pot; stir gently.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the cooked chicken using two forks and return it to the pot.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and uncooked penne pasta.
- Cover and cook on high for another 30 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper as desired; serve garnished with 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 (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg