Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: The Easy Comfort Dish You Need
A delicious and easy-to-make creamy Cajun chicken pasta dish that cooks effortlessly in a crock pot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup diced onion
Instructions
- Add chicken breasts to the crock pot and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning.
- Pour the heavy cream and chicken broth over the chicken.
- Add the penne pasta, bell peppers, and onion to the pot.
- Stir to combine all ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Shred the chicken and stir in the shredded cheese until melted.
Notes
- This dish can be served with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Adjust the level of spiciness by varying the amount of Cajun seasoning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 850 milligrams
- Fat: 35 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 120 milligrams
Keywords: Crock Pot, Creamy, Cajun, Chicken, Pasta