Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe
This Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a rich and flavorful dish with a spicy kick! Tender chicken, creamy sauce, and bold Cajun seasoning come together in a slow cooker meal that's easy and satisfying. Perfect for busy nights!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner, Slow Cooker
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Cajun, American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (red and green)
- ½ cup diced onions
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the crock pot.
- Add heavy cream, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours, until chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken, shred, and return to the crock pot.
- Stir in uncooked penne pasta, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, butter, bell peppers, onions, and garlic.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for an additional 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
- If sauce is too thin, mix cornstarch with a little water and stir into the sauce to thicken.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste for more or less spice.
- Use pre-cooked pasta for a quicker meal; add it in the last 10 minutes.
- Add cooked sausage or shrimp for extra protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg