Description
Easy creamy Cajun chicken pasta made in the slow cooker. A bold, family-friendly crockpot dinner everyone will love! This Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta combines tender chicken, bold Cajun spices, and a rich, creamy sauce for an effortless and satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1/2 yellow onion, sliced
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
12 ounces penne or rotini pasta
Optional Garnish:
Fresh parsley
Extra Parmesan cheese
Crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
Rub chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Optional: marinate for 15–20 minutes.
Place seasoned chicken in slow cooker. Add sliced bell peppers, onion, and chicken broth. Cook on low 6–7 hours or high 3–4 hours.
Remove chicken, shred with forks, then return to slow cooker.
Add cream cheese and Parmesan. Stir until melted and creamy. Cook an additional 10–15 minutes on low.
Cook pasta separately according to package directions until al dente. Drain and stir into the slow cooker mixture.
Serve hot, garnished with parsley, extra cheese, or red pepper flakes.
Notes
For deeper flavor, sear chicken before slow cooking.
Cook pasta separately and add at the end to avoid mushiness.
Use fresh Parmesan for best texture and taste.
Use hot Cajun seasoning or jalapeños for extra heat.
Freeze sauce without pasta for better results upon reheating.
- Prep Time: 15mins
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta