Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe
This Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a flavorful and comforting dish made with tender chicken, Cajun spices, creamy sauce, and pasta. Slow-cooked to perfection, this easy one-pot meal is perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Cajun, American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (red and green)
- ½ cup onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the crock pot.
- Add heavy cream, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, garlic, Cajun seasoning, paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken, shred or slice, and return to the crock pot.
- Add pasta, bell peppers, and onions. Stir and cook for an additional 30-40 minutes on high, until pasta is tender.
- Stir in butter and Parmesan cheese. If needed, mix cornstarch with a little water and add to thicken.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to your spice preference.
- Use any pasta shape you like.
- For extra creaminess, add more Parmesan or cream cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 780 mg