Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe is a comforting dish that brings together the richness of creamy textures and the vibrant kick of Cajun spices. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe requires minimal effort while delivering maximum flavor. With tender chicken simmered in a luscious sauce and combined with al dente penne pasta, this dish is not just a meal; it’s an experience that everyone will love. Ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep, you’ll find yourself making this delicious pasta dish time and again!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Chicken Breasts
- 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
- 4 cups Chicken Broth
- 1 pound Penne Pasta
- 4 Tablespoons Butter
- 2 Tablespoons Cajun Seasoning
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- In a 6-quart crock pot, combine chicken breasts, heavy whipping cream, chicken broth, butter, garlic powder, and Cajun seasoning.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Shred the cooked chicken and return it to the crock pot.
- Stir in uncooked penne pasta and cook on high for an additional 20-30 minutes until the pasta is tender.
- Mix in grated Parmesan cheese and let it melt before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 145mg