Description
A creamy, spicy pasta dish made with tender chicken, bell peppers, and a rich, cheesy sauce, perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bell pepper, sliced (any color)
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, with juices
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz penne pasta (or pasta of choice)
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil; season with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Rub all over the chicken.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side. This step locks in juices and flavor.
- Remove chicken and place it in the bottom of a slow cooker. Layer the sliced bell pepper, onion, and minced garlic on top.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes with juices and the chicken broth, creating a moist cooking environment.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Shred the chicken with two forks and return to the pot.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until the sauce is creamy.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until just al dente, drain, and add to the crock pot, mixing well.
- Allow to meld for another 15-20 minutes on low before serving hot with freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
You can substitute penne with different pasta shapes. Adjust spice levels to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 300 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg