Description
Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a rich and flavorful comfort meal made with tender chicken, creamy sauce, and the perfect balance of Cajun spices. This easy recipe requires minimal prep time and cooks in your Crock Pot, leaving you with a delicious, creamy pasta dinner everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (10 oz.) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz penne pasta (uncooked)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your Crock Pot. Sprinkle Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Add the Creamy Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix together the cream of chicken soup, softened cream cheese, chicken broth, and heavy cream until smooth. Pour the mixture over the seasoned chicken in the Crock Pot.
- Cook the Chicken: Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred the Chicken: Once the chicken is cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the Crock Pot. Stir the shredded chicken into the creamy sauce.
- Cook the Pasta: Add the uncooked penne pasta to the Crock Pot, stirring to combine with the creamy sauce. Cover and cook on low for an additional 30-45 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked to your desired tenderness. Stir occasionally for even cooking.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in the shredded Parmesan cheese and mix well.
- Garnish and Serve: Serve the creamy Cajun chicken pasta hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- If you prefer a spicier dish, feel free to add extra Cajun seasoning or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- You can substitute penne pasta with other types like rotini or farfalle.
- For a lighter version, try using low-fat cream cheese or reduced-fat cream.
- This recipe can easily be doubled for larger gatherings or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Dinner
- Method: Crock Pot (Slow Cooker)
- Cuisine: Cajun, Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
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