Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe
Make this easy and delicious Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta for a flavorful dinner. With tender chicken, Cajun spices, creamy sauce, and pasta, it's the perfect comfort food.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 lb cooked pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- Place chicken in the crock pot along with diced onion, bell peppers, cream of chicken soup, and chicken broth.
- Cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Shred the chicken in the crock pot using two forks.
- Stir in the cream cheese and Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Cook your pasta according to package instructions. Drain and add it to the crock pot, stirring until well coated.
- Serve immediately and garnish with additional Parmesan or fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, increase the cayenne pepper or add red pepper flakes.
- You can substitute heavy cream for cream cheese for a lighter sauce.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg