Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
A delightful one-pot meal featuring tender chicken and al dente pasta enveloped in a creamy Cajun sauce, perfect for a stress-free dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in your crock pot, arranged evenly.
- Add the diced bell pepper and onion around the chicken.
- Sprinkle the minced garlic over the ingredients, followed by the Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in the chicken broth.
Cooking
- Cover the crock pot and set it to cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Once the chicken is fully cooked and tender, remove it from the pot and shred it using two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the crock pot.
- Pour in the heavy cream and add the pasta.
- Stir everything together to combine and cover the crock pot again.
- Let it cook on high for an additional 20-30 minutes until the pasta is tender.
Serving
- Stir everything one last time and transfer to a serving bowl.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.
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Notes
Consider substituting chicken breasts with thighs for richer flavor. Adjust cooking time for different pasta types.