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Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta - Tasty

Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

This recipe provides an easy, flavorful, and satisfying meal perfect for busy families. It uses a slow cooker to create a creamy Cajun sauce with tender chicken and pasta.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Melting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun, Italian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds Chicken Breasts
  • 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth
  • 4 Tablespoons Butter
  • 2 Tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 pound Penne Pasta uncooked
  • 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 reaches 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.

Notes

If you are sensitive to spice, reduce the cajun seasoning in half in this recipe. Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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