Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe
This Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe delivers bold Cajun flavors with tender chicken and creamy pasta, all made in your slow cooker. Perfect for an easy family meal!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add chicken, olive oil, Cajun seasoning, garlic, and vegetables into the crock pot. Mix to coat the chicken and veggies.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Cook on low for 4-5 hours or until chicken is tender.
- Remove the chicken, shred it, and return to the pot. Add uncooked pasta and stir well.
- Cook for an additional 30-40 minutes or until the pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper, and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra spice, add cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
- Substitute penne pasta with any short pasta of choice.
- Stir occasionally to ensure the pasta cooks evenly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 760mg