Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: A Delicious Slow Cooker Delight
Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a delectable dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Cajun cuisine into your slow cooker.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Add the chicken breasts to the slow cooker.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, then stir in the Cajun seasoning.
- Add the chopped bell peppers, diced onion, and minced garlic.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add the penne pasta and stir. Continue to cook until pasta is tender.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- For a little kick, you can add hot sauce to taste.
- Feel free to substitute the chicken with shrimp for a different variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Crock Pot, creamy, Cajun, chicken, pasta, slow cooker