Description
A delicious and easy-to-make one-pot meal featuring tender chicken, creamy sauce, and flavorful spices, perfect for busy weeknights.
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 (or vegetable broth)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast for a dairy-free option)
- 8 oz penne pasta (or pasta of choice)
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chicken breasts with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Rub the spices into the chicken.
- In a skillet over medium heat, lightly brown the chicken for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Place the browned chicken at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add sliced bell pepper, onion, and minced garlic on top of the chicken.
- Pour in diced tomatoes with juices and chicken broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the crock pot.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until mixed well.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain and add to the crock pot, stirring to combine.
- Heat everything together in the crock pot for another 15-20 minutes on low.
- Serve hot, topped with chopped parsley.
Notes
You can customize the spice level and add more vegetables as desired. This dish also works well with shrimp as a variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: crock pot, creamy, Cajun, chicken, pasta, one-pot meal