Use your slow cooker to take a shortcut into the heart of the bayou with this recipe for slow cooker Cajun chicken pasta. This easy recipe is full of chicken, sausage, and veggies in a spicy, cheesy, creamy Cajun-inspired sauce.
This dish is a family favorite in my home, especially on busy weeknights when about all I have time for is tossing some ingredients into the slow cooker. And since it is a one-pot meal, that means minimal cleanup, too!
Now, you might be wondering how spicy this is. While it’s true that Cajun cuisine is known for its bold flavors, it’s not all about the heat. I’ll show you how to adjust the spiciness so the entire family will enjoy it.
This post will cover everything you need to whip up a batch of slow cooker Cajun chicken alfredo. We’ll go through my tried and true recipe and even suggest a few sides to round out the meal.
Want some more Cajun-inspired meals? Try Cajun catfish, Instant Pot Jambalaya, and dirty rice.
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🥘Ingredient Notes
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- Boneless chicken breasts: Boneless chicken thighs work fine, too.
- Heavy cream
- Butter
- Chicken broth
- Cajun seasoning
- Paprika
- Garlic
- Frozen peppers and onions: I like to use frozen veggies as a shortcut. But you can chop your own if you want.
- Andouille sausage: Andouille sausage is a little spicy, smoky, and a lot of yum. But if Andouille feels like a fireworks show in your mouth, feel free to swap it out for a milder sausage.
- Parmesan cheese
- Penne pasta: Any short pasta will do. Rigatoni, farfalle, you name it!
- Salt
- Black pepper
🥣How to Make Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken Pasta
- Toss the chicken, heavy cream, butter, and broth into the slow cooker. Sprinkle on the Cajun seasoning, paprika, and garlic.
- Then, add the peppers, onions, and sausage. Cover it up and let it cook on high for 2 hours or low for 4-6 hours.
- Take the chicken out, slice it, and set it aside.
- Add the pasta and let it cook for 30 minutes.
- Add the shredded Parmesan and put the chicken back in. Stir, cover, and let it sit for a few minutes to warm the chicken back up.
Here are some more Crockpot chicken ideas for weeknight meals: Slow cooker chicken thighs, slow cooker chicken spaghetti and chicken gnocchi soup.
🍴Serving Ideas
Let’s talk about serving up this sizzling slow cooker Cajun chicken pasta. This dish is perfect for plopping the crock pot insert down in the middle of the table and letting everyone serve themselves, family style.
This pairs wonderfully with a fresh, crunchy green salad for a side dish to balance out the rich, creamy pasta. Or, you could whip up some garlic bread or cornbread. Who doesn’t love some good crusty bread to mop up that extra sauce?
💭How to Store
Transfer the pasta into an airtight container to store your leftovers and put it in the refrigerator. It’ll stay fresh for about 3-4 days.
You can also freeze this dish. Just portion the pasta into freezer-safe containers or gallon-sized freezer bags, and you’ve got some ready-made meals for those days when you can’t muster the energy to cook. Make sure to use it within 2-3 months.
When it’s time to reheat, I find the easiest way is to pop it into the microwave. Thaw it overnight in the refrigerator if you’re working from a frozen state. Then, stirring occasionally, heat it in the microwave for a couple of minutes.
How to Reduce the Spiciness
You can easily adjust the heat of this recipe. First, switch out the Andouille for a milder sausage, like kielbasa or Italian sausage. Or leave the sausage out altogether.
Then, reduce the amount of Cajun seasoning to just 1 teaspoon. Put a bottle of Louisiana hot sauce on the table so anyone who wants to add heat can pour it on.
⭐Tips
Be sure to check out the step by step instructions
- Are you not a fan of Parmesan? No problem! Cheddar or Pepper jack would be equally delicious.
- Feel free to omit the peppers and onions or use fresh ones if you have them on hand.
- Swap the penne with any pasta you fancy. Just remember, cooking times may vary.
- If you don’t have Cajun seasoning, you can create your own blend with common spices like paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, pepper, and oregano. Or, in a pinch, use Creole seasoning since it is pretty close.
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Slow Cooker Cajun Alfredo Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 can chicken broth 14.5 ounces
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup frozen peppers and onions
- 14 ounces andouille sausage sliced into rounds
- 1 ½ cups shredded Parmesan
- 1 pound penne pasta
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Put the chicken, heavy cream, butter, and broth in your slow cooker.2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 2 cups heavy cream, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 can chicken broth
- Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning and paprika all over. Add the garlic, pepper and onions. Then add the sliced sausage.1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon paprika, 3 cloves garlic, 1 cup frozen peppers and onions, 14 ounces andouille sausage
- Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 4 hours.
- Remove the chicken, slice it into bite-sized pieces, and set aside.
- Add the pasta, stir and cover. Let the pasta cook for 30 minutes until tender.1 pound penne pasta
- Add the parmesan cheese and the chicken back to the slow cooker. Stir to combine. Then cover and let it cook for a few minutes.1 ½ cups shredded Parmesan
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.Salt and pepper to taste
Notes
- You can use any sausage you like if Andouille has too much kick for you.
- You can also use boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
- Fresh peppers and onions also work fine in this recipe.
- Feel free to change up the type of pasta.
- Swap out the Parmesan for cheddar or even pepper jack.
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