Description
Indulge in a creamy and flavorful dish with this Crock Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta. Tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and savory spices come together with pasta in a rich cream sauce for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (plus more to taste)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Veggies:
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 small red onion (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
Sauce:
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 ounces cream cheese (cubed)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Others:
- 12 ounces penne or rotini pasta (cooked separately)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped parsley or green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rub the chicken: Season chicken with Cajun seasoning. Sear in a skillet.
- Cook: Place chicken in crock pot with veggies, tomatoes, and broth. Cook until chicken is tender.
- Shred and add sauce: Shred chicken, add cream cheese and cream. Mix in cooked pasta.
- Finish: Sprinkle with Parmesan, garnish, and serve.
Notes
- You can customize with mushrooms, spinach, or shrimp.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste.
- Great for meal prep and leftovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3 hours (high)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Cajun, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
