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A fork lifting a portion of Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta from a white bowl, garnished with parsley and Parmesan cheese.

Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

This Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a flavorful and convenient meal perfect for busy families. It combines tender chicken, a creamy Cajun sauce, and pasta, all made easily in your slow cooker.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Pasta Cooking Time 30 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun, Italian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crock Pot
  • 2 pounds Chicken Breasts
  • 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth
  • 4 tablespoons Butter
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
For the Pasta
  • 1 pound Penne Pasta uncooked
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

Equipment

  • 6 quart crock pot

Method
 

  1. Add the chicken, heavy whipping cream, chicken broth, butter, garlic powder, and Cajun seasoning into a 6-quart crock pot.
  2. 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).
  3. Remove the chicken from the crock pot and shred or dice it into large pieces.
  4. Whisk the sauce in the crock pot. Return the chicken to the crock pot and stir in the uncooked pasta.
  5. Cover and cook on high for 20-30 minutes until the pasta is tender and cooked through.
  6. Stir in the Parmesan cheese. Cover for 5 minutes and allow the cheese to melt.
  7. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

If you are sensitive to spice, reduce the Cajun seasoning in half. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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