Description
A creamy, spicy slow-cooked Cajun chicken pasta that’s perfect for busy weeknights with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups penne pasta (uncooked)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese, freshly grated, for serving
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces, chop the bell pepper and onion, and mince the garlic.
- Place the diced chicken in the slow cooker. Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning evenly over the chicken. Add the heavy cream, chicken broth, chopped bell pepper, chopped onion, and minced garlic. Stir gently to coat.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until chicken is very tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the penne until just al dente; drain and reserve a cup of pasta water.
- Add the drained penne to the crock pot and stir gently. Loosen sauce with reserved pasta water if needed. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Spoon into bowls and top with freshly grated Parmesan and chopped parsley.
Notes
Add the pasta only at the end for the best texture; cooking it in the slow cooker can make it mushy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun