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Creamy slow cooker Cajun chicken pasta with sausage, peppers and parmesan cheese.
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Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken & Sausage Pasta

Slow cooker Cajun chicken pasta is a creamy, comforting dinner made with tender chicken, andouille sausage, peppers, and penne pasta. Everything cooks together in the crockpot for an easy family meal with bold Cajun flavor.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 848kcal
Author: Deanne Frieders

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 14 ounce can chicken broth
  • 1 Tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 cup frozen peppers and onions
  • 14 ounces kielbasa sausage sliced into rounds
  • 1 pound penne pasta
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Add 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, 2 cups heavy cream, 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter and 1 14 ounce can chicken broth to your slow cooker.
    1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, 2 cups heavy cream, 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 14 ounce can chicken broth
  • Sprinkle 1 Tablespoon Cajun seasoning and 1 teaspoon paprika over the top.
    1 Tablespoon Cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Add 3 teaspoons minced garlic1 cup frozen peppers and onions.
    3 teaspoons minced garlic, 1 cup frozen peppers and onions
  • Add 14 ounces kielbasa sausage, sliced.
    14 ounces kielbasa sausage
  • Cover and cook on high for 2 hours or low for 4 hours.
    Remove the chicken with tongs. Cut into slices and set aside.
  • Add 1 pound penne pasta to the slow cooker, stir and cover.
    Let the pasta cook for 30 minutes until tender.
    1 pound penne pasta, 1 ½ cups shredded Parmesan cheese
  • Add the chicken back into the slow cooker and stir to combine. Stir in 1 ½ cups shredded Parmesan cheese.
    Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

Leftovers:  Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days
Substitutions:
  • Use boneless skinless chicken thighs. 
  • Use andouille instead of kielbasa
  • Use any short pasta
  • Change out Parmesan for cheddar cheese.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 848kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 62g | Saturated Fat: 32g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 217mg | Sodium: 1375mg | Potassium: 701mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3040IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 304mg | Iron: 3mg
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