Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
A comforting one-pot dish with tender chicken simmered in a rich Cajun cream sauce mixed with hearty pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Total Time: 495 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts
- 12 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker, allowing them to soak up all the flavor from the sauce.
- Mix the Creamy Sauce: In a bowl, mix together the heavy cream, chicken broth, diced onion, minced garlic, and Cajun seasoning.
- Combine the Sauce with Chicken: Pour the creamy mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring everything is well-coated.
- Cook to Perfection: Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Cook the Pasta: About 30 minutes before you’re ready to serve, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Shred the Chicken: Once the chicken is cooked and tender, shred it right in the slow cooker.
- Stir in Pasta and Cheese: Stir in the cooked pasta and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Season to Taste: Season the dish with salt and pepper.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
For extra spice, add more Cajun seasoning or a dash of hot sauce. This dish can be prepared in advance for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 110mg