Creamy Crock Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta

This creamy Crock Pot Cajun chicken pasta is the ultimate dump-and-go weeknight dinner. Tender chicken, colorful peppers, and a spicy, savory sauce cook slowly to perfection before tossing with penne.

👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 4h 45m⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 4h 30m👤 John Miller📖 cookfastrecipes

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🥘 Ingredients

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🍳 Cookware

bowl
skillet
slow cooker

📝 Preparation Steps

Place chicken breasts in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and coat thoroughly with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.

olive oil2 tablespoonsCajun seasoning1 tablespoongarlic powder1 teaspoongarlic, minced3 clovesonion powder1 teaspoon

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the chicken for ⏱️ 2-3 minutes per side to develop a crust (do not cook through).

Place the browned chicken in the slow cooker. Top with sliced bell pepper, onion, and minced garlic.

bell pepper, sliced1garlic powder1 teaspoongarlic, minced3 cloves

Pour in the diced tomatoes (with juices) and chicken broth.

diced tomatoes, with juices1 (14.5 oz) canchicken broth1 cup

Cover and cook on Low for ⏱️ 4-5 hours or High for ⏱️ 2-3 hours, until chicken is tender.

Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the slow cooker. Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.

Separately, cook penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain well.

penne pasta8 oz

Add cooked pasta to the slow cooker and stir to coat. Cover and heat on Low for ⏱️ 15-20 minutes to warm through. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Nutrition Facts

calories

580 calories

fat Content

28g fat

serving Size

1 bowl

fiber Content

3g fiber

sugar Content

6g sugar

sodium Content

850mg sodium

protein Content

38g protein

carbohydrate Content

42g carbs

saturated Fat Content

12g saturated fat

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