Slow-Cooked Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe for Easy Weeknights

Slow-cooked Cajun chicken is shredded and combined with pasta and a creamy, seasoned sauce.

Ingredients

Measure the ingredients below before you begin. Optional additions are marked in the list.

• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
• 1 can (14 ounces) chicken broth
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 12 ounces penne pasta
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

How to make it

1. Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the slow cooker (Crock Pot).

2. Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning evenly over the chicken breasts.

3. Add the sliced red and green bell peppers, minced garlic, chopped onion, and chicken broth to the slow cooker.

4. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

5. Carefully remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.

6. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.

7. Stir in the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and uncooked penne pasta.

8. Cover and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes or until the pasta is tender.

9. Season the pasta with salt and pepper to taste.

10. Serve the creamy Cajun chicken pasta hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.

Tips and serving

Check the chicken for 165°F (74°C) before shredding; cook pasta to its package directions before combining.

For more ideas, try Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie Recipe for Hearty Weeknights or Creamy Crack Chicken Penne with Bacon and Ranch Flavor.