Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: Easy Turkey Bacon Twist
A delightful recipe for creamy Cajun chicken pasta made with turkey bacon, perfect for a cozy dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy and then chop it.
- In a crock pot, add the chicken, chopped turkey bacon, diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, and Cajun seasoning.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours.
- In the last 30 minutes of cooking, add the penne pasta and cheese.
- Stir until the pasta is cooked and everything is well combined.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more or less Cajun seasoning.
- Adding vegetables like bell peppers can enhance the flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Crock Pot, Creamy, Cajun, Chicken, Pasta, Turkey, Bacon