Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: Easy Family Dinner Delight
Enjoy a delightful and easy family dinner with this Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe that combines creamy goodness with a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 2 cups penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Cajun seasoning
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a crockpot, combine the chicken breasts, Diced tomatoes, minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in the chicken broth and stir to mix.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
- After 6 hours, shred the chicken in the pot.
- Add the heavy cream and cooked penne pasta, stirring to combine thoroughly.
- Cover and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
- Stir again before serving.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, reduce the amount of chicken broth.
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg