Description
Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a mouthwatering, one-pot meal that effortlessly blends the zest of Cajun spices with a rich, creamy sauce. This slow-cooked delight features tender chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and perfectly cooked penne pasta. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish promises to impress with minimal effort. Just toss in the ingredients, set your slow cooker, and let it work its magic! The result is a comforting bowl of pasta that’s bursting with flavor and sure to satisfy 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
Instructions
- Place chicken in the crock pot and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning.
- Add chicken broth, garlic, onion, and bell peppers.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken and return it to the pot.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and uncooked penne pasta.
- 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 cup (240g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg