Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs
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Total Time
6 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
465 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe
Description
The recipe begins by slow cooking chicken breasts with heavy cream, chicken broth, butter, garlic powder, and Cajun seasoning in a crock pot until the chicken is fully cooked and tender. The chicken is then removed, shredded or diced, and returned to the pot. Uncooked penne pasta is stirred in to cook gently in the flavorful sauce. Parmesan cheese is added at the end to melt in, thickening the sauce and adding umami complexity.
The slow cooker method allows the flavors to meld and delivers moist chicken without active attention. The seasoning can be adjusted to reduce heat if preferred. Once the pasta is tender, the dish is ready to serve warm as a comforting meal combining creamy texture with moderate spice and hearty protein.
Leftovers store well refrigerated in an airtight container for up to five days and can be reheated gently to maintain texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breast
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- 2 Tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
Instructions
- Add the chicken, heavy whipping cream, chicken broth, butter, garlic powder and cajun seasoning into a 6 quart crock pot.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until the chicken is cooked through (has an internal temperature of 165 degrees F).
- Remove the chicken from the crock pot and shred or dice it into large pieces.
- Whisk the sauce in the crock pot. Return the chicken back to the crock pot and stir in the uncooked pasta.
- Cover and cook on high for 20-30 minutes until the pasta is tender and cooked through.
- Then stir in the parmesan cheese. Cover for 5 minutes and allow the cheese to melt.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Reduce Cajun seasoning by half if sensitive to spicy flavors.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 465 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 465kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 133mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 300mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 518mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1540IU | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 144mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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