Description

Get ready to impress your tastebuds with this ultra-creamy, slightly spicy Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta — a comforting one-pot meal perfect for busy weeknights. Slow-cooked to juicy perfection, the chicken melds beautifully with Cajun spices, rich cream cheese, and Parmesan, coating every piece of penne pasta in velvety sauce. Whether you’re after easy dinner ideas, a no-fuss crowd-pleaser, or just looking for a food idea that delivers flavor with zero hassle, this easy recipe brings the soul of the South right to your dinner table. Great for meal prep, potlucks, or when you need a cozy win!

Ingredients

2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts

2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning

8 ounces penne pasta

1 cup heavy cream

4 ounces cream cheese cubed

1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

1 cup chicken broth

2 cloves garlic minced

1 small onion chopped (optional)

1 tablespoon olive oil or butter

Instructions

1. Place chicken breasts in the crock pot and season with Cajun seasoning and garlic.

2. Add cream cheese cubes, heavy cream, chicken broth, and optional onion on top.

3. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours or HIGH for 2.5–3 hours until chicken is tender.

4. Remove chicken, shred it with forks, and return it to the pot.

5. Add dry pasta, stir, and cook on HIGH for 20–30 minutes until pasta is al dente.

6. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and creamy.

7. Garnish with parsley or red pepper flakes if desired and serve hot.

Notes

Make it ahead by cooking the chicken and sauce, then adding freshly cooked pasta when reheating.

Add extra Cajun seasoning or hot sauce if you love a bold kick.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours
Category: Dinner
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American, Cajun

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Calories: 540
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 760mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 110mg

Keywords: crock pot pasta, cajun chicken pasta, creamy pasta, easy dinner, slow cooker meals