Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
Whip up this easy and flavorful Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta tonight! Perfect for busy weeknights—try it now!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
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
Instructions
- Rub chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Optionally marinate for extra flavor.
- Place seasoned chicken in the slow cooker with bell peppers, onion, and chicken broth. Cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
- Shred chicken after cooking and return to the crock pot.
- Add cream cheese and Parmesan cheese; stir until melted and creamy. Cook on low for an additional 10–15 minutes.
- Cook pasta separately until al dente; drain and mix into the creamy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 300g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg