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Crockpot Cajun Chicken Pasta with Cream Cheese

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Make this creamy cajun chicken pasta crockpot recipe for an easy, all-in-one meal with tender chicken and a zesty, velvety sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 532
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 17.6 oz Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts 500g
  • 1 tablespoon Napa Valley olive oil
  • 1/2 red bell pepper finely chopped
  • 1/2 green bell pepper finely chopped
  • 1 cup 2% milk 240ml
  • 3 1/2 oz light cream cheese 100g, cubed
  • 2 cups chicken stock 480ml, Better Than Bouillon recommended
  • 8.4 oz uncooked penne pasta 240g
  • 1.7 oz parmesan 50g, finely grated
  • fresh parsley finely chopped, optional, to garnish
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Combine all seasonings in a small bowl.
  2. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and place them in the slow cooker. Add the olive oil and seasoning mix, then stir to coat the chicken evenly.
  3. Add the peppers and pour the stock over the top, ensuring all ingredients are submerged.
  4. Cook on high for 2.5 hours.
  5. Remove the chicken breasts and slice them into rough pieces.
  6. Add the cream cheese to the slow cooker and whisk until melted and combined, then stir in the milk.
  7. Return the chicken and pasta to the slow cooker. Cook on high for 30 minutes or until the pasta is tender, allowing the liquid to absorb during the cooking process.
  8. Stir in the Parmesan. If the sauce remains thin, let it sit for a few minutes and stir again to thicken, then garnish with chopped parsley.
  9. Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 532kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 46gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 139mgSodium: 877mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8g

Notes

Ingredient Variations: I sometimes swap the penne for rotini or bowties because the ridges do a fantastic job of holding onto every bit of that spicy cream sauce.
Texture Control: I always set