Description
Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken with bold Cajun spices and a luscious creamy sauce. This easy, one-pot dish is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, allowing you to set it and forget it while the flavors meld beautifully in your slow cooker. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, this recipe will quickly become a family favorite. Every bite of this zesty pasta dish brings warmth and satisfaction, making it an ideal choice for any occasion. Serve it with garlic bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 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
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the crock pot and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning.
- Pour in chicken broth and add garlic, onion, and bell peppers.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is cooked through.
- Shred the chicken using two forks and return to the pot.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and uncooked penne pasta.
- Cook on high for an additional 30 minutes or until pasta is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving, garnished with fresh 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 (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg