Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken Pasta
A creamy and flavorful slow cooker pasta dish featuring Cajun-seasoned chicken, peppers, and a delicious cheese sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Total Time: 7 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- ½ 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, crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Rub chicken with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. (Optional: marinate 15-20 minutes).
- Place chicken, sliced peppers, onion, and broth into slow cooker. Cook on low 6–7 hours or high 3–4 hours.
- Remove chicken, shred, return to slow cooker.
- Add cream cheese and Parmesan, stir until melted and creamy. Cook an additional 10–15 minutes.
- Cook pasta separately until al dente, drain. Stir pasta into slow cooker mixture.
- Serve hot, garnished as desired.
Notes
- For more heat, increase Cajun seasoning or add crushed red pepper flakes.
- Use chicken thighs for juicier meat.
- Cook pasta separately to avoid mushiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg