Description
Crock Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta – a creamy, slow cooker dish featuring Cajun-spiced chicken and pasta, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 16 oz penne pasta
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Lightly grease the crock pot and add chicken breasts. Drizzle with olive oil and season with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add garlic, onion, and bell peppers on top of the chicken.
- Pour in chicken broth, cover, and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3–4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken, shred with forks, and return it to the crock pot.
- Stir in heavy cream and cream cheese until melted and smooth.
- Cook penne pasta separately according to package directions and drain.
- Add cooked pasta and shredded cheddar cheese to the crock pot, stirring until fully combined and creamy.
- Cover and cook an additional 10–15 minutes until heated through. Garnish and serve warm.
Notes
- For a milder flavor, reduce Cajun seasoning or adjust to taste.
- The cream cheese helps create a creamy sauce; you can substitute with additional cream if preferred.
- Cook pasta separately to prevent it from soaking up too much sauce.
- If you’re short on time, you can use pre-cooked chicken.
- Garnish with fresh parsley for color and a fresh aroma.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Cajun, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 710
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 68 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 46 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg
Keywords: Crock Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta, slow cooker Cajun pasta, creamy Cajun chicken pasta, chicken pasta, southern-style pasta