Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken Pasta
A comforting and flavorful slow cooker dish with Cajun spices, chicken, and pasta that’s perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 375 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Dairy Optional, Gluten-Free Optional
Ingredients
- Chicken breast or thighs
- Bell peppers
- Onion
- Garlic
- Cajun seasoning
- Chicken broth
- Pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your chicken: Cut chicken breasts into chunks or leave thighs whole. Season with salt and pepper.
- Sauté the veggies: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add bell peppers and onions, sauté for 3-4 minutes, then add garlic and sauté for 1 more minute.
- Layer the slow cooker: Add sautéed veggies, then top with chicken and sprinkle Cajun seasoning. Pour in chicken broth.
- Cook low and slow: Set slow cooker on low for 5-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Cook the pasta: 30 minutes before serving, cook pasta according to package instructions.
- Shred the chicken: Once cooked, shred chicken with two forks and return to the slow cooker.
- Combine and serve: Toss cooked pasta with the mixture, adding cream or cream cheese for creaminess if desired.
- Garnish and enjoy: Serve topped with Parmesan cheese and parsley.
Notes
Experiment with different vegetables or spices to customize the dish according to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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