Description
A comforting and flavorful Cajun Chicken Pasta that combines bold spices with creamy goodness, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in your slow cooker, sprinkling Cajun seasoning over the top.
- Add the chopped onions, bell peppers, minced garlic, and diced tomatoes with juices.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken and return it to the slow cooker.
- Stir in the heavy cream and uncooked pasta, cover, and cook on high for 30-40 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, serve warm topped with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Adjust cook times based on chicken thickness and consider using different pasta shapes for desired texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 85mg