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Crock Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta

This creamy Crock Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta is a one-pot slow cooker meal made with tender chicken breasts, a rich Cajun-spiced cream sauce, and penne pasta. Perfect for weeknights, busy days, or cozy family dinners, it’s hearty, flavorful, and requires minimal effort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Pasta Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds Chicken Breasts
  • 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 pound Penne Pasta
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan Cheese

Method
 

  1. Add chicken, cream, broth, butter, garlic powder, and Cajun seasoning to a 6-quart crock pot.
  2. Cook on LOW 4–6 hours or HIGH 2–3 hours until chicken is cooked through.
  3. Remove chicken, shred or dice, and return to crock pot.
  4. Stir in uncooked penne pasta. Cook on HIGH 20–30 minutes, stirring once.
  5. Stir in Parmesan cheese and cover for 5 minutes to melt.
  6. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/crock-pot-cajun-chicken/

Notes

  • Stir once while the pasta is cooking to prevent sticking.
  • Adjust Cajun seasoning to your preferred spice level.
  • You can substitute penne with rotini or rigatoni if preferred.