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Crock Pot Cajun Chicken

Easy Home Cooking
A creamy, Cajun-spiced chicken and pasta dish made in the slow cooker. This dish is rich, comforting, and bursting with flavor from the Cajun seasoning and Parmesan cheese, all cooked together in one pot.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds Chicken Breasts
  • 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 pound Penne Pasta
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan Cheese

Instructions
 

  • Add chicken, cream, broth, butter, garlic powder, and Cajun seasoning to a 6-quart crock pot.
  • Cook on LOW 4–6 hours or HIGH 2–3 hours until chicken is cooked through.
  • Remove chicken, shred or dice, and return to crock pot.
  • Stir in uncooked penne pasta. Cook on HIGH 20–30 minutes, stirring once.
  • Stir in Parmesan cheese and cover for 5 minutes to melt.
  • See full steps with tips & photos → https://wimpysdiner.net/crock-pot-cajun-chicken/

Notes

  • Make Ahead: You can prep everything in the crock pot the night before and store it in the fridge. Just cook it the next day.
  • Spice Level: Adjust the Cajun seasoning to your preferred level of heat. You can add more or less depending on your taste.