Description
A comforting and creamy Cajun chicken pasta, perfect for family gatherings and cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into pieces
- 8 ounces pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese, for serving
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- In a Crock Pot, combine the chicken pieces, chopped bell pepper, onion, minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, chicken broth, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add the heavy cream and pasta, stirring to combine.
- Continue cooking until the pasta is tender and has absorbed the Cajun flavors.
- Serve warm, topped with Parmesan cheese and parsley.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half. Adjust Cajun seasoning based on your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 300 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cook
- Cuisine: Cajun/Mexican Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 65mg