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A close-up of Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta in a serving dish, topped with parmesan and parsley.

Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

This Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a flavorful and hearty meal that busy home cooks can enjoy without spending hours in the kitchen. It combines comfort food with zesty Cajun flavors, making it a crowd-pleasing dish for families.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Additional Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crock Pot
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1/2 yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
For the Sauce
  • 3/4 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 14.5 ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
To Finish
  • 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
  • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese plus more for garnish
  • chopped parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • 6-9 quart slow cooker
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Add the chicken, bell peppers, onion, and garlic to a 6-9 quart slow cooker.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and salt. Pour this mixture over the chicken and vegetables in the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
  3. Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 1 ½ hours (or on low for 3-4 hours).
  4. After 1 ½ hours on high, remove the lid and add the uncooked penne pasta. Stir to incorporate the noodles, ensuring they are mostly covered by the liquid. Cover and cook for an additional 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente.
  5. Stir in the grated parmesan cheese until melted. Keep warm until ready to serve. Note that the pasta will continue to cook while being kept warm.
  6. Garnish with extra parmesan cheese and chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

Pasta will continue to cook if left in the slow cooker. Serve immediately or remove from the slow cooker once finished to prevent mushy pasta. If cooking on low, turn the heat up to high before adding the pasta, as it may take slightly longer to cook. Pasta cooking times can vary based on your slow cooker. This dish is not recommended for freezing, as the pasta may become mushy upon reheating.

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