Description
Crock Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta is the ultimate weeknight comfort food that combines tender chicken with a creamy, spicy sauce infused with bold Cajun flavors. This effortless dish comes together in your slow cooker, allowing you to enjoy a hearty family meal without spending hours in the kitchen. The creamy sauce envelops the penne pasta, creating a delightful blend of textures and tastes that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken breasts
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 lb uncooked penne pasta
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a 6-quart crockpot, combine chicken, heavy cream, chicken broth, butter, garlic powder, and Cajun seasoning.
- Cook on LOW for 4–6 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours until the chicken is cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Remove the chicken and shred it; return to the pot.
- Stir in uncooked penne pasta.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for an additional 20–30 minutes until the pasta is tender.
- Mix in grated Parmesan cheese and let sit covered for another 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 140mg