Description
Crockpot creamy cajun chicken pasta delivers spicy southern comfort straight to dinner tables. Hearty Louisiana-inspired flavors meld perfectly, promising a quick and satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce and Other Ingredients:
- 1 can (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 can (10 ounces / 283 grams) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 8 ounces (227 grams) penne or fettuccine pasta, cooked
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Generously coat chicken breasts with a robust blend of Cajun seasoning, ensuring each piece is thoroughly and evenly seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Transfer seasoned chicken into the crock pot, creating a flavorful base layer for the dish.
- Pour cream of chicken soup, heavy cream, and chicken broth over the chicken, creating a rich, creamy liquid foundation.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese directly into the liquid, then carefully add diced tomatoes, chopped bell peppers, and sliced mushrooms around the chicken.
- Secure the crock pot lid and slow cook on low temperature for 6 hours or high temperature for 3 hours, allowing chicken to become tender and ingredients to meld together.
- Once cooking is complete, carefully extract chicken and use two forks to shred the meat into bite-sized pieces.
- Return shredded chicken to the crock pot, stirring gently to distribute throughout the creamy sauce.
- Add butter and allow it to melt completely, creating an additional layer of richness.
- Incorporate pre-cooked pasta, mixing thoroughly to ensure even coating with the Cajun-spiced cream sauce.
- Garnish with freshly chopped green onions and parsley for a burst of color and fresh flavor.
- Serve immediately while hot, ensuring each portion is generously coated with the creamy Cajun sauce.
Notes
- Choose low-sodium Cajun seasoning to control salt intake for health-conscious diners.
- Swap cream of chicken soup with homemade cream sauce for a cleaner, preservative-free version.
- Opt for whole wheat or gluten-free pasta to accommodate different dietary needs.
- Consider using Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream for a lighter, protein-rich alternative that maintains creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (on Low) or 3 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 455 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg