Incredible Crock Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta

Crock Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta is a easy weeknight plate to serve up the family. Cajun-spiced chicken with fettuccine noodles in a creamy pasta sauce. A easy dinner recipe to make for the whole family. Cajun Chicken Pasta will win over a crowd.

Pasta is a treat in our household. We don’t always have it, but when we do, we love to create a flavorful chicken and pasta recipes like this. Our husband loves cajun, and we love chicken. So making a recipe like this, is a treat for both of us. Give this cajun chicken pasta recipe a try today. It is one of our go-to crockpot chicken recipes right now!

Cajun Chicken Pasta

Grab that slow cooker aka crock pot and make this chicken and pasta recipe. You make a cajun shredded chicken and then toss in cooked pasta, and create a creamy sauce that smothers the chicken and pasta. Pile on a plate and grab that fork and dive in.

If you want another tasty pasta recipe, try our cheesy stuffed shells with spinach.

Variations to Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

• Do a variety of meat – Shrimp, Sausage, Chicken, or swap the chicken out for one of the other meats. They all work great. Just remember shrimp cooks fast so cook shrimp in a skillet vs in the slow cooker.
• Adjust the heavy cream – Add more or less to adjust the thickness of your sauce. Plus less sauce will lower the calories.
• Pasta – Use any type of pasta. Shells, penne, rotini, spaghetti noodles, etc. Any pasta works, just cook accordingly on the stove and drain before pouring into the slow cooker.
• Toppings – Top with fresh diced tomatoes and green onions, or just add a sprinkle of cheese or dust with more cajun spice for added flavor.

How To Know Chicken Is Fully Cooked

You will know your chicken is fully cooked when it reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit. You can use a meat thermometer to check your meat. Stick in the thickest part of the chicken.

How Do You Make Cajun Chicken Pasta

1. Add your chicken and the chicken broth into the crockpot.
2. Now add in your onion, and seasoning and cook on low for 6 hours.
3. Once done cooking, shred chicken. Then add in parmesan cheese, heavy cream, and cooked pasta.
4. Stir well, and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
5. Serve.

What Type of Chicken To Use For Chicken Pasta

We recommend using a boneless skinless chicken breast. You will shred your chicken when it is done cooking. Allowing it to cook slowly in the crock pot will help blend the flavors into the chicken.

Can You Make Homemade Cajun Seasoning

Of course, you can make your own cajun seasoning. If you have all the spices and prefer homemade, go right ahead. We find that homemade cajun seasoning can be an way to make your dish stand out even more.

How to Spice Up Crockpot Cajun Chicken

Sprinkle on more cajun seasoning when you serve up the dish, or even reach for a hot sauce. A tabasco style sauce will pair great with the pasta and cajun seasoning, and add nice heat value to the dish.

Craving More Pasta Recipes

• Instant Pot Pizza Pasta | Get your two favorite items in one dish. Pizza and pasta come together for a savory dish. A great pressure cooker recipe.
• Creamy Shrimp Pasta | Love shrimp and creamy pasta? Try this easy weeknight pasta recipe. Sun-dried tomatoes, tender pasta, and loads of shrimp.
• One Pan Hamburger Helper | Make a homemade hamburger helper recipe that is kid-friendly. Cheesy, loads of pasta and ground beef in every bite.

Ingredients

Makes 8 servings

• 1 Cup Chicken Broth
• 2 Tbs Cajun Seasoning
• 2 lbs. Boneless Chicken Breasts
• 1 Small Onion Diced
• 2 Cups Heavy Cream
• 3/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese
• 1 Box Fettuccine Noodles

Equipment

• OXO Good Grips Meat Shredding Claws
• Crock-Pot 6-Quart Cook & Carry Manual Portable Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel

Method

1. Add chicken, chicken stock, onions, and seasoning into the crockpot.
2. Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 2 1/2 hours.
3. When chicken is cooked through, shred chicken and then add in cheese and heavy cream.
4. Cook pasta according to package in a pan on the stove. Drain and pour pasta into the crock pot. Stir and cook an additional 30 minutes.
5. Serve.