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Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

This Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is the ultimate comfort-food dinner—rich, spicy, cheesy, and unbelievably easy. Tender chicken slow-cooked with Cajun seasoning, garlic, tomatoes, cream cheese, and broth creates a silky, flavorful sauce that coats every bite of pasta. If you love creamy Cajun chicken pasta or Cajun chicken Alfredo but want a hands-off, dump-and-go version, this slow cooker recipe delivers bold flavor with minimal effort. Perfect for lazy dinners, busy nights, or anyone craving satisfying pasta recipes that taste restaurant-quality without the work.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes (or 2 tbsp tomato paste)
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 12 oz penne pasta cooked separately
  • 1 tbsp butter optional, for extra creaminess
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Chopped parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken:
  2. Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  3. Add liquids:
  4. Pour chicken broth over the chicken and add diced tomatoes or tomato paste.
  5. Slow cook:
  6. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, until chicken is tender.
  7. Shred the chicken:
  8. Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return it to the slow cooker.
  9. Make it creamy:
  10. Add cream cheese, heavy cream, and parmesan. Stir until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy. Cover and cook for an additional 20 minutes to melt everything together.
  11. Add pasta:
  12. Cook pasta separately according to package directions. Drain and stir into the creamy Cajun chicken mixture.
  13. Finish & serve:
  14. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or extra Cajun spice. Serve warm and garnish with parsley.

Notes

Thighs stay juicier: Use chicken thighs for an even richer sauce.
Add veggies: Bell peppers, spinach, mushrooms, or onions can be added during the last hour of cooking.
Adjust spice level: Add extra Cajun seasoning or cayenne for heat; use mild seasoning for kids.
Don’t add pasta early: Pasta must be cooked separately, or it will become mushy.
Leftovers: Refrigerate up to 4 days; sauce thickens as it sits—add a splash of broth when reheating.
Make it Alfredo-style: Add more parmesan or finish with a little butter for extra richness.