Crock Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe
Crock Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe is creamy and delicious with a little bit of heat. The Cajun flavor jazzes up this chicken dish for a great meal.
Servings: 8
Cost: $16.34, $2.04 Per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Chicken Breasts
- 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
- 4 cups Chicken Broth
- 4 Tablespoons Butter
- 2 Tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 pound Penne Pasta
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a 6-quart crock pot.
- Pour the heavy whipping cream and chicken broth over the chicken. Add the butter, Cajun seasoning, and garlic powder. Stir the liquids gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on Low for 4–6 hours or High for 2–3 hours, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove the chicken from the crock pot. Shred it with two forks or dice it into bite-size pieces, then return it to the crock pot.
- Stir in the uncooked penne pasta. Cover and cook on High for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is creamy and well combined.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
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Notes
If you are sensitive to spice, reduce the cajun seasoning in half in this recipe.
Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 465kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 518mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1540IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 144mg | Iron: 2.1mg
