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Crockpot Cajun Chicken Pasta

Creamy Crockpot Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 612
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 3 bell peppers, sliced
  • 1 small yellow onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 lb penne pasta, cooked al dente
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for serving

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken dry and season with 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning and salt.
  2. Sear chicken in a hot skillet, about 3 minutes per side, until browned.
  3. Layer peppers and onion in the slow cooker, add chicken, remaining Cajun seasoning, and garlic. Whisk cream cheese, cream, and broth; pour over top. Set to low.
  4. Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours or high 3-4 hours, until chicken is tender.
  5. Shred chicken in the pot, add cooked penne and half the Parmesan. Toss well. Taste and adjust salt, then serve with remaining Parmesan and parsley.

Notes

If your slow cooker runs hot, check at the early end of the time range to keep the chicken moist. This dish benefits from a brief rest off the heat before serving, but it's not required.