Crock Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta
This creamy and spicy Crock Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta features tender chicken slow-cooked with bold Cajun spices, bell peppers, and a luscious cream cheese sauce, tossed with pasta for a hearty and effortless weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 green bell pepper sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 14.5 oz diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- to taste salt and pepper
- for garnish fresh parsley or green onions
Instructions
- Rub Cajun seasoning evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Place the chicken in the slow cooker along with sliced bell peppers, onion, minced garlic, diced tomatoes (with juice), and chicken broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 2.5-3 hours, until the chicken is tender.
- Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred with two forks.
- Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir in softened cream cheese and heavy cream until melted and well combined.
- Cook pasta separately according to package instructions. Drain well.
- Stir cooked pasta and grated Parmesan cheese into the slow cooker. Mix well and cook an additional 5-10 minutes to allow sauce to thicken slightly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley or green onions before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1peopleCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 33gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 690mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g
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