Description
Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is the ultimate weeknight dinner that combines convenience with rich, bold flavors. This easy recipe features tender, seasoned chicken, colorful bell peppers, and a luscious creamy sauce, all cooked to perfection in your slow cooker. With minimal prep time and effortless cooking, it’s perfect for busy families and casual gatherings alike. Just set it and forget it—by the time you’re ready to eat, you’ll have a satisfying dish that everyone will love! Serve it with crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal that warms the heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 yellow onion, sliced
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 12 ounces penne or rotini pasta
- Fresh parsley
- Extra Parmesan cheese
- Crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Rub chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Optional: marinate for 15–20 minutes to enhance flavor.
- Place seasoned chicken in slow cooker. Add sliced bell peppers, onion, and chicken broth. Cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove cooked chicken from the slow cooker. Use forks to shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces before returning it to the pot.
- Add cream cheese and Parmesan cheese to the slow cooker. Stir until melted and creamy. Cook an additional 10–15 minutes on low to combine flavors.
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well before adding it to the slow cooker mixture.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley, extra Parmesan cheese, or crushed red pepper flakes based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg