Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken Pasta
There are some dinners that everyone gets excited about, and this Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken Pasta is definitely one of them.
Servings: 8
Calories: 643kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 onion diced
- ½ red bell pepper chopped
- ½ green bell pepper chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese
- Chopped parsley for topping
Instructions
- Add the chicken breasts, onion, bell peppers, garlic, chicken broth, butter, and cajun seasoning into the Crockpot. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 3 hours, until chicken is cooked through and tender.
- During the last 30 minutes, add the dried penne pasta and stir into the broth. Cook on the high setting for remaining 30 minutes until the pasta is al dente.
- Stir in the heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Let the cream heat up and the cheese melt, about 10-15 minutes.
- Stir again, top with chopped parsley, and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 643kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 401mg | Potassium: 694mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1865IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 220mg | Iron: 2mg