Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes

This Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe is a flavorful and convenient dish that combines tender chicken with a spicy Cajun sauce and pasta. Perfect for busy weeknights, this Crockpot recipe allows you to prepare a delicious meal with minimal effort.

Simply add the ingredients to your slow cooker, and let it do the work while you go about your day. The result is a creamy, zesty pasta dish that the whole family will enjoy.

Easy Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken Pasta

This dish features chicken breasts cooked in a rich Cajun-spiced sauce, combined with pasta for a satisfying meal. The recipe takes about 6 hours in the slow cooker and serves 4-6 people.

Ingredients

1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
8 ounces penne pasta
1 medium onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning and place them in the slow cooker.
Add Ingredients: Pour the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, heavy cream, onion, bell pepper, and garlic over the chicken.
Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
Cook the Pasta: Stir in the uncooked penne pasta and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
Season and Serve: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.