Description
A comforting and flavorful slow cooker dish featuring tender chicken, creamy cheese, and zesty Cajun spices over pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 yellow onion, sliced
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 12 ounces penne or rotini pasta
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Extra Parmesan cheese (for serving)
- Crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)
Instructions
- Rub the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Marinate for 15–20 minutes if time allows.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the slow cooker and add the sliced bell peppers, onions, and chicken broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the slow cooker.
- Add the cubed cream cheese and shredded Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and creamy. Cook for an additional 10–15 minutes on low.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and gently stir the pasta into the slow cooker mixture.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley, extra Parmesan cheese, or crushed red pepper flakes.
Notes
Try using different types of cheese or add vegetables such as spinach for an extra nutritional boost.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 420 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg