Description
A delightful dish combining Cajun flavors with creamy goodness for a comforting meal, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup pasta (like penne or rotini)
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a Crock Pot, combine chicken breasts, heavy cream, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, onion, bell pepper, and garlic.
- Stir to combine and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken and shred it, then return it to the pot. Add pasta to the Crock Pot and stir. Cook for an additional 30 minutes until the pasta is al dente. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley on top.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider using half-and-half instead of heavy cream. Add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg