Description
Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a delightful and hassle-free dinner that brings bold flavors right to your table. With tender chicken simmered in a rich, creamy sauce infused with zesty Cajun spices, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 yellow onion, sliced
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 12 ounces penne or rotini pasta
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Extra Parmesan cheese for garnish
- Crushed red pepper flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Rub chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place seasoned chicken in the slow cooker. Add sliced bell peppers, onion, and chicken broth.
- Cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Remove the cooked chicken from the slow cooker and shred it into bite-sized pieces before returning it to the slow cooker.
- Add cream cheese and Parmesan cheese to the mixture. Stir until melted and creamy. Allow it to cook on low for an additional 10–15 minutes.
- While the sauce thickens, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well before adding it to the slow cooker.
- Stir cooked pasta into the sauce mixture in the slow cooker until well combined. Serve hot garnished with fresh parsley, extra Parmesan cheese, or crushed red pepper flakes as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–7 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg