Description
Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a delightful blend of tender chicken, zesty Cajun spices, and a rich creamy sauce, all slow-cooked to perfection. This dish is not only easy to prepare but also perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. With its comforting flavors and minimal cleanup, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights. Just toss your ingredients into the slow cooker, let it work its magic, and enjoy a hearty meal that will have everyone asking for seconds!
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
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning.
- Add chicken broth, garlic, onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper.
- 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.
- Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker; stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and uncooked penne pasta.
- Cover again and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg