Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a delightful, family-friendly meal that combines tender chicken with bold Cajun spices and a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this slow cooker recipe makes dinner effortless while ensuring incredible flavors everyone will love. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can set it and forget it, allowing the slow cooker to work its magic. Customize the ingredients to your liking, and enjoy a satisfying dish that brings comfort to your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–7 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- 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
- Extra Parmesan cheese
- Crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Optionally marinate for enhanced flavor.
- Place seasoned chicken in the slow cooker along with sliced bell peppers, onion, and chicken broth. Cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken in the slow cooker using forks.
- Stir in cream cheese and Parmesan until melted and creamy. Cook an additional 10–15 minutes on low.
- Cook penne pasta according to package directions and drain well before mixing into the slow cooker.
- Serve hot with garnishes like fresh parsley or extra Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg