Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: Easy & Flavorful Dinner
Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is the ultimate weeknight dinner that combines effortless cooking with bold flavors. This one-pot meal features tender chicken infused with zesty Cajun spices, all enveloped in a creamy sauce that clings perfectly to pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Cajun
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
- Crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Season the chicken with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place seasoned chicken in the slow cooker along with sliced bell peppers and onions; pour in chicken broth. Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- After cooking, shred the chicken and return it to the pot.
- Stir in cubed cream cheese and Parmesan until melted and creamy; cook on low for another 10-15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain well.
- Combine cooked pasta with the creamy chicken mixture and serve warm, garnished with parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg