Description
Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is rich, creamy, and full of flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners, this easy recipe delivers tender chicken, perfectly cooked pasta, and a slightly spicy, indulgent sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken breasts
- 12 ounces pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 slices chicken bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place chicken, onion, bell peppers, garlic, olive oil, and seasonings in the crock pot.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top. Cook on low for 4–6 hours.
- Add pasta during the last 30 minutes of cooking, stirring gently. Fold in chopped chicken bacon, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.
Notes
- Add more Cajun seasoning for extra heat.
- For lighter sauce, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Store leftovers in airtight container in fridge up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 4–6 hours (low)