Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe
Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a delightful fusion of flavors that brings a touch of heat to your dinner table. This slow-cooked dish features tender chicken breasts enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce, perfectly complemented by the bold spices of Cajun cuisine. With minimal prep and a hands-off cooking approach, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve it with your favorite crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun, Italian
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
- In a 6-quart crock pot, combine chicken, heavy whipping cream, chicken broth, butter, garlic powder, and Cajun seasoning.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove the chicken and shred or dice it into large pieces.
- Whisk the sauce in the crock pot, then return the chicken and stir in uncooked pasta.
- Cover and cook on high for an additional 20-30 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, cover for 5 minutes to allow melting.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 465
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 100mg