Description
This Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a flavorful and satisfying dish that is easy to make in a slow cooker. Tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and creamy cheeses combine with Cajun spices for a delicious pasta meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 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
Veggies and Broth:
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 yellow onion, sliced
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Cheese and Pasta:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 12 ounces penne or rotini pasta
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley
- Extra Parmesan cheese
- Crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Rub chicken breasts: Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Optional: marinate for 15–20 minutes.
- Cook chicken: Place seasoned chicken in slow cooker with bell peppers, onion, and broth. Cook on low 6–7 hours or high 3–4 hours.
- Shred chicken: Remove and shred chicken, then return to slow cooker.
- Add cheeses: Stir in cream cheese and Parmesan until melted and creamy. Cook an additional 10–15 minutes on low.
- Cook pasta: Cook pasta separately until al dente, then stir into the slow cooker mixture.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley, extra cheese, or red pepper flakes before serving hot.
Notes
- You can adjust the Cajun seasoning to suit your spice preference.
- For a thicker sauce, you can add a cornstarch slurry and cook for a few more minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours on high or 7 hours on low
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Crock Pot, Slow Cooker, Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, Cajun Pasta Recipe
