Craving a meal that’s both quick to make and packed with flavor? Look no further than Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta. This recipe combines tender chicken, perfectly cooked pasta, and a creamy, mildly spicy Cajun sauce all made easy in your slow cooker. It’s healthy, customizable, and guaranteed to become a family favorite. Just picture coming home after a long day to the aroma of delicious Cajun spices – your taste buds (and your schedule) will thank you!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Growing up, my grandmother always had a pot simmering on the stove, filling the house with comforting smells. While she wasn’t Cajun, I imagine this Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is the modern, busy-person’s version of her culinary love. It reminds me of those warm, family dinners, but without the hours of prep work. You get that same heartwarming feeling of connection, even on your busiest nights.
Ingredients
- Chicken:
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Pasta:
- 1 lb pasta (penne, rotini, or fettuccine work well)
- Veggies & Seasoning:
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Creamy Sauce:
- 1 (10.75 oz) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup milk
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Prep the Chicken: Place chicken breasts in the bottom of your Crock-Pot.
- Add Veggies: Sprinkle the chopped bell peppers, onion, and minced garlic over the chicken.
- Season Generously: Combine Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle everything evenly over the chicken and vegetables.
- Pour in Broth: Pour chicken broth over the ingredients in the Crock-Pot.
- Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, or until chicken is cooked through and easily shreds with a fork.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove chicken from the Crock-Pot and shred with two forks. Return the shredded chicken back into the Crock-Pot.
- Stir in Creaminess: Add cream cheese and cream of chicken soup; stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce is well combined and smooth.
- Cook the Pasta: While the sauce is blending, cook the pasta according to package directions (al dente.)
- Combine and Serve: Drain the pasta and add it in the Crock-Pot. Stir until well coated. Add milk if needed to adjust the consistency of the sauce.
- Enjoy: Serve hot and garnish with fresh parsley or green onions, if desired.
Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of your Crock-Pot.1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Sprinkle the chopped bell peppers, onion, and minced garlic over the chicken.1 green bell pepper, 1 red bell pepper, 1 onion, 2 garlic cloves
- Combine Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle everything evenly over the chicken and vegetables.2 tbsp Cajun seasoning, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Pour chicken broth over the ingredients in the Crock-Pot.1 cup chicken broth
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, or until chicken is cooked through and easily shreds with a fork.
- Remove chicken from the Crock-Pot and shred with two forks. Return the shredded chicken back into the Crock-Pot.1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Add cream cheese and cream of chicken soup; stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce is well combined and smooth.8 oz cream cheese, 10.75 oz condensed cream of chicken soup
- While the sauce is blending, cook the pasta according to package directions (al dente.)1 lb pasta
- Drain the pasta and add it in the Crock-Pot. Stir until well coated. Add milk if needed to adjust the consistency of the sauce.1 lb pasta, 1/4 cup milk
- Serve hot and garnish with fresh parsley or green onions, if desired.