Name: Crock Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 15 min
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breasts; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 cup chicken broth; 2 bell peppers, sliced; 1 onion, sliced; 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes; 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning; 12 oz penne pasta; Parmesan cheese, for serving; Chopped parsley, for garnish

Crock Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta

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Creamy, spicy comfort food made easy in the slow cooker, featuring tender chicken, peppers, and onions in a Cajun sauce tossed with penne pasta.

Author: pedro-brice
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 480 minutes
Total Time: 495 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Cajun
Diet: High Protein

Ingredients

1 lb chicken breasts
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup chicken broth
2 bell peppers, sliced
1 onion, sliced
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
12 oz penne pasta
Parmesan cheese, for serving
Chopped parsley, for garnish

Instructions

Layer chicken and vegetables in the crock pot with cream and broth.
Cook on low for 6-8 hours until chicken is tender.
Shred the chicken and mix back into the sauce.
Cook the penne pasta separately to al dente.
Combine the shredded chicken with the pasta, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
Serve immediately with Parmesan and parsley.

Notes

Great for meal prep and can be customized with different proteins or vegetables.

Find it online: https://www.pedrorecipes.com/crock-pot-cajun-chicken-pasta/