Description
Indulge in a flavorful and creamy Cajun chicken pasta dish made effortlessly in a slow cooker. This recipe combines tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a rich, Cajun-spiced sauce for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken Pasta:
- 2 pounds Chicken Breasts
- 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
- 4 cups Chicken Broth
- 4 Tablespoons Butter
- 2 Tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 pound Penne Pasta
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Add the chicken, heavy whipping cream, chicken broth, butter, garlic powder, and Cajun seasoning into a 6-quart crock pot. Mix well.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove the cooked chicken, shred or dice it, and set aside.
- Whisk the sauce in the crock pot, then return the chicken to the pot.
- Add the uncooked pasta, stir well, cover, and cook on high for 20-30 minutes until the pasta is cooked.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese, cover for 5 minutes to melt the cheese, then serve hot.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the Cajun seasoning to suit your spice preference.
- For a thicker sauce, you can mix a cornstarch slurry into the crock pot towards the end of cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours on low, 2 hours on high
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Cajun, Chicken Pasta, Slow Cooker, Creamy, Easy
