Crock Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta
Crock Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with a creamy, spice-infused sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy recipe delivers rich flavors without requiring hours in the kitchen. The inviting aromas of Cajun spices will fill your home, making it an ideal meal for both gatherings and intimate dinners. With its vibrant colors and satisfying textures, this dish promises to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 cup diced green bell pepper
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Dice the bell peppers and cut the chicken into cubes.
- Toss chicken with Cajun seasoning until evenly coated.
- Place seasoned chicken and bell peppers in the crock pot; add diced tomatoes and chicken broth.
- Cut cream cheese into cubes and place on top of the mixture.
- Cook on low for about four hours or until chicken is tender.
- About 15 minutes before serving, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain.
- Mix cooked pasta into the crock pot and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg