Description
If you love bold flavor without the fuss, Crock Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta is your weeknight hero. This dish brings together spicy Cajun-seasoned chicken, creamy sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta—all made effortlessly in your slow cooker. It’s a cozy, comforting dinner with just the right kick to keep things exciting.
Ingredients
1.5 pounds chicken breasts
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 small yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups chicken broth
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
12 ounces penne pasta
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Place chicken breasts in the crock pot and season with Cajun seasoning.
2. Add sliced bell peppers, chopped onion, and minced garlic over the chicken.
3. Pour in the chicken broth. Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
4. Once cooked, shred the chicken in the crock pot using two forks.
5. Add cream cheese cubes and stir until melted.
6. Stir in heavy cream and parmesan cheese until well combined.
7. While the sauce is thickening, cook the penne pasta in a separate pot according to package instructions.
8. Drain and add the pasta to the crock pot. Stir well to combine.
9. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
10. Serve hot, garnished with extra parmesan or fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
For extra heat, add crushed red pepper flakes before serving.
Use rotini or rigatoni if penne is not available.
To reheat, add a splash of milk to loosen the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: crock pot cajun chicken pasta, creamy chicken pasta, slow cooker pasta