Crock Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta
Indulge in the creamy, flavorful delight of our Crock Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe. This dish marries tender chicken with a luscious sauce infused with zesty Cajun seasoning, offering just the right amount of heat to satisfy your taste buds. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, this slow-cooked meal allows you to simply toss your ingredients into the crock pot and let it work its magic. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, it’s a guaranteed hit for even the pickiest eaters. Serve it alongside garlic bread or a fresh salad for a complete dining experience that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken breasts
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Combine chicken, heavy cream, chicken broth, butter, garlic powder, and Cajun seasoning in a slow cooker; stir to mix.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove chicken and shred it; whisk the sauce in the slow cooker.
- Return shredded chicken to the pot, then add uncooked penne pasta.
- Cover and cook on high for an additional 20-30 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese; cover for another 5 minutes until melted.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 130mg