Crock Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta

5 from 3 votes

Crock Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta

My Crock Pot Cajun chicken pasta is creamy, cheesy, and easy to make. This restaurant quality dish lets the slow cooker do all the work so you don't have to stand over a hot stove.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Cajun

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 4 15

Total Time 4 25

Servings People

Calories 631kcal

Author Krystle Smith

Ingredients

1.5-2 Pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Diced
1 Onion Diced
1 Red Bell Pepper Diced
1 Green Bell Pepper Diced
4 Cloves Garlic Minced
4 Cups Chicken Broth Divided
4 Tablespoons Butter
1 Tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
1 Box Pasta 16 Ounces, I used Penne
2 Cups Heavy Cream
1 Cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly Shredded, Rind Reserved
Parsley If Desired, For Garnish

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet. Brown chicken pieces on all sides. Deglaze with around ¼ of the broth scraping up any browned bits. Place into crock pot.
Stir in the onion, bell peppers, garlic, chicken broth, butter, and Cajun seasoning. If your parmesan cheese has a rind through it in too.
Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
During the last 30 minutes, add the pasta. Cook on high for 30 minutes or until pasta is al dente.
Stir in the heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until thicken. Garnish with parsley if desired.

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