Description
Crock Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta is a quick and easy dish bursting with flavor, perfect for busy weeknights. Toss everything into the slow cooker and enjoy a rich, creamy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 8 oz pasta of your choice (penne or fusilli)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the chicken breasts, onion, garlic, bell pepper, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and Cajun seasoning in your slow cooker. Give it a good stir.
- Cover and cook on low for about 360 minutes or on high for about 180 minutes.
- Remove the chicken about 30 minutes before serving. Shred it with two forks, then return it to the slow cooker.
- Stir in the heavy cream and the uncooked pasta. Make sure everything is well mixed, then cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
- Adjust sauce consistency with a splash of chicken broth if too thick. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley. Enjoy!
Notes
For a spicier dish, add cayenne pepper or hot sauce. Experiment with different pasta types; just monitor cooking times.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 390 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cajun chicken, pasta, slow cooker, easy dinner, one pot meal, creamy pasta