Description
Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a flavorful and comforting dish that combines tender chicken, zesty Cajun spices, and creamy pasta, making it the perfect choice for family dinners or entertaining guests. This one-pot meal is designed to be simple and effortless, allowing you to set it in your slow cooker and enjoy quality time with loved ones while it simmers to perfection. The rich flavors of Cajun seasoning paired with a luscious creamy sauce will have everyone coming back for seconds. Ideal for any occasion, this recipe proves that delicious meals can also be easy to prepare.
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 the chicken in the crock pot and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning.
- Add chicken broth, garlic, onion, and bell peppers.
- 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.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and uncooked penne pasta.
- Cover again and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes or until pasta is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper as needed before serving.
- 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: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg