Description
Creamy, bold, and incredibly comforting, this Crock Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta is the kind of easy dinner that always gets people back to the table fast. Tender slow cooker chicken, perfectly cooked penne, and a rich Cajun cream sauce come together in one satisfying meal that fits everything from busy weeknights to cozy family dinners. It is a simple comfort food recipe packed with flavor and perfect for anyone looking for easy dinner ideas, chicken pasta recipes, slow cooker meals, and hearty food ideas that feel special without being complicated.
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
12 ounces penne pasta
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and season them with Cajun seasoning, salt, black pepper, and minced garlic.
2. Pour in the chicken broth and add the butter.
3. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
4. Remove the chicken, shred or slice it, and set it aside.
5. Add the cream cheese, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese to the slow cooker and stir until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
6. Cook the penne pasta in a separate pot according to package directions until al dente, then drain.
7. Return the chicken to the slow cooker and stir it into the sauce.
8. Add the cooked pasta and mix until everything is evenly coated.
9. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Do not add the pasta to the slow cooker too early, or it can turn overly soft and soak up too much sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 165mg