Description
Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a hearty, one-pot comfort meal made in the slow cooker. Juicy shredded chicken, tender pasta, and a velvety Cajun-spiced cream sauce come together for a cozy dinner with minimal effort. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe delivers bold flavor and creamy comfort in every bite.
Ingredients
2 lbs chicken breasts
2 cups heavy whipping cream
4 cups chicken broth
4 tbsp butter
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
½ tsp garlic powder
1 lb penne pasta
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Extra Parmesan or parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Load the crock pot: Add chicken, cream, broth, butter, Cajun seasoning, and garlic powder to a 6-quart slow cooker.
Cook the chicken: Cover and cook on low for 4–6 hours (or high for 2–3 hours) until chicken reaches 165°F.
Shred chicken: Remove chicken, shred or dice, and set aside.
Make sauce: Whisk the slow cooker mixture until smooth, then return chicken to the pot.
Add pasta: Stir in uncooked penne. Cover and cook on high for 20–30 minutes, until pasta is tender.
Finish with cheese: Stir in Parmesan. Cover for 5 minutes, then mix well.
Serve: Top with extra Parmesan or parsley and enjoy hot.
Notes
Check pasta early (around 20 minutes) to avoid overcooking.
Adjust Cajun seasoning for spice preference.
Add veggies (like bell peppers, spinach, or mushrooms) during the last 10 minutes for more color and nutrition.
For reheating, add a splash of broth or cream if pasta absorbs too much sauce.
For freezer prep, freeze chicken and sauce without pasta, then add fresh pasta when reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–6 hours (low) or 2–3 hours (high), plus 20–30 minutes for pasta
- Category: Dinner / Pasta
- Method: Slow Cooker (Crockpot)
- Cuisine: Cajun / Southern-Inspired