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A fork lifts a portion of Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta from a white bowl, garnished with grated cheese and parsley.

Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

This recipe for Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a flavorful and easy meal perfect for busy families. It brings a taste of Cajun cuisine into your home with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Cheese Melting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun, Italian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 2 pounds Chicken Breasts
  • 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth
  • 4 tablespoons Butter
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning reduce by half if sensitive to spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
For the Pasta and Cheese
  • 1 pound Penne Pasta
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

Equipment

  • 6 quart crock pot

Method
 

  1. Add the chicken, heavy whipping cream, chicken broth, butter, garlic powder, and Cajun seasoning into a 6 quart crock pot.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until the chicken is cooked through (has an internal temperature of 165 degrees F).
  3. Remove the chicken from the crock pot and shred or dice it into large pieces.
  4. Whisk the sauce in the crock pot. Return the chicken back to the crock pot and stir in the uncooked pasta.
  5. Cover and cook on high for 20-30 minutes until the pasta is tender and cooked through.
  6. Stir in the parmesan cheese. Cover for 5 minutes and allow the cheese to melt.
  7. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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