Craving a dinner that's both quick to prepare and bursting with flavor? Yearning for something that doesn't derail your healthy eating goals? And are you a lover of all things spicy and delicious? Then look no further than Crock Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta! This recipe is a game-changer. As a busy parent, I know the struggle of weeknight dinners all too well. This is the perfect set it and forget it meal. I've tweaked this recipe over time to be the perfect balance of healthy, convenient, and delicious. Get ready to experience an explosion of Cajun-inspired goodness right from your own slow cooker!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
My grandmother, a true Southern matriarch, always had a pot of something simmering on the stove. While she never made this exact dish (Cajun flavors weren't as common back then!), the feeling this Crock Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta evokes reminds me of her welcoming kitchen. It's all about comfort, family, and delicious food made with love and ease.
Ingredients
- Chicken:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Vegetables:
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Sauce:
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (10 oz) can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup Cajun seasoning (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pasta:
- 1 lb penne pasta, cooked according to package directions
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Prepare the Chicken: Place chicken breasts in the bottom of your crock pot.
- Add Vegetables: Add the chopped bell peppers, onion, and minced garlic over the chicken.
- Pour in Sauce: Pour in the diced tomatoes, Rotel, and chicken broth.
- Season Generously: Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper over the mixture.
- Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and easily shreds.
- Shred Chicken: Remove the chicken from the crock pot and shred it with two forks. Then, return the shredded chicken to the crock pot.
- Stir in Cream: Stir in the heavy cream and cooked pasta. Mix well to combine.
- Serve Hot: Serve immediately and enjoy your Crock Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta!
Crock Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of your crock pot.2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Add the chopped bell peppers, onion, and minced garlic over the chicken.1 green bell pepper, 1 red bell pepper, 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic
- Pour in the diced tomatoes, Rotel, and chicken broth.14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, 10 oz can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, 1 cup chicken broth
- Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper over the mixture.1/4 cup Cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, Salt, Pepper
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and easily shreds.
- Remove the chicken from the crock pot and shred it with two forks. Then, return the shredded chicken to the crock pot.2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Stir in the heavy cream and cooked pasta. Mix well to combine.1 cup heavy cream, 1 lb penne pasta
- Serve immediately and enjoy your Crock Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta!