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Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta with tender chicken and a velvety, smooth cream-cheese sauce that coats every noodle. Slow-cooker method brings Cajun flavor into the peppers, onions, and garlic for an easy weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Cajun-American
Calories: 760
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
Sauce and Pasta
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 12 oz penne pasta, cooked separately
  • 1 Fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch oven

Method
 

Season and load the slow cooker
  1. Rub the chicken breasts all over with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and garlic powder, then place them in the slow cooker.
  2. Add the cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, bell peppers, onion, and garlic on top of the chicken.
Cook until tender
  1. Cook on LOW for 4–5 hours (or HIGH for 2.5–3 hours) until the chicken is tender and flakes easily when pressed with a fork.
Make creamy sauce and coat pasta
  1. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and slice it into strips.
  2. Stir in the cream cheese and heavy cream until fully smooth and melted.
  3. Return the chicken strips to the sauce, add the cooked penne pasta, and toss to coat every noodle.
Serve
  1. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and extra Cajun seasoning if desired.

Notes

For the smoothest sauce, use room-temperature cream cheese so it melts evenly into the hot liquid. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days; reheat gently to avoid sauce thinning. Freezing is not recommended because dairy-based sauces can separate after thawing. For a lighter option, use reduced-fat cream cheese and light cream.