Description
A cozy and comforting creamy Cajun chicken pasta made effortlessly in a slow cooker, perfect for family dinners and meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 yellow onion, sliced
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 12 ounces penne or rotini pasta
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
- Extra Parmesan cheese, for serving
- Crushed red pepper flakes, for added spice
Instructions
- Rub the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Optionally, marinate for 15-20 minutes.
- Place the seasoned chicken into the slow cooker. Add the sliced bell peppers and onion, and pour in the chicken broth.
- Turn the slow cooker to low and cook for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Remove the chicken from the slow cooker, shred it, and return it to the pot.
- Add cream cheese and Parmesan cheese to the slow cooker. Stir until melted and creamy, cooking for an additional 10-15 minutes on low.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and fold into the creamy chicken mixture.
- Serve warm, garnished with parsley, extra Parmesan, and crushed red pepper flakes.
Notes
Adjust the spice level to your preference. Add fresh herbs for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg