Ingredients
2 (6-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
8 oz penne pasta
1 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 red bell pepper, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
2. Place in crockpot, cook on low for 2 hours (chicken should be juicy, not fully cooked).
3. Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper; cook on low for 1.5 hours.
4. Stir in heavy cream, Cajun seasoning, and olive oil; simmer on low for 1 hour.
5. Cook pasta in boiling water until al-dente; drain.
6. Gently fold cooked pasta into crockpot mixture. Sprinkle Parmesan and stir to coat.
7. Cook 10-15 minutes more to meld flavors and warm through.
Notes
For dairy-free: substitute heavy cream with coconut milk and Parmesan with nutritional yeast.
Add spinach or mushrooms for extra vegetables.
Let sauce thicken fully before mixing in cooked pasta for best texture.
Leftovers freeze well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 240
- Category: Cozy Chicken
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun-Inspired American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (~2 1/2 cups)
- Calories: 800g kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1500mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 180mg