Description
Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a flavorful and comforting dish that brings together tender chicken, zesty Cajun spices, and creamy pasta. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, this one-pot meal is incredibly easy to prepare. With just 20 minutes of prep time, you can set your slow cooker and let it work its magic, resulting in a hearty meal that satisfies everyone at the table.
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 chicken breasts in the crock pot 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 the chicken is tender.
- Shred the cooked chicken using two forks.
- 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: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg