Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipes

CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• Place the chicken and the Cajun seasoning in a plastic bag. Shake to coat. In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the chicken in butter or margarine until almost tender (5 to 7 minutes).
• Add the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, mushrooms and green onion. Saute and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat.
• Add the cream, basil, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder and ground black pepper. Heat through. Add the cooked linguine, toss and heat through. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and serve.

CAJUN CHICKEN & PASTA

Steps:

• Toss chicken with Cajun seasoning; let stand 15 minutes. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain., In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat; saute chicken until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes. Remove from pan., In same pan, heat remaining butter over medium-high heat; saute peppers, mushrooms and green onions until peppers are crisp-tender, 6-8 minutes. Stir in cream and seasonings; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until slightly thickened, 4-6 minutes. Stir in pasta and chicken; heat through. Top with tomatoes and basil. Sprinkle with cheese.

SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix both soups, broth and onion. Arrange chicken in slow cooker. Sprinkle with salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Dot with butter.
• Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 hours. Uncover; shred chicken, using 2 forks. Stir in peas and carrots. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook while preparing dumplings.
• On work surface, roll biscuits to flatten to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut each biscuit into 4 strips. Place strips in stew, pressing gently with back of spoon to submerge in liquid. Cover; cook on High heat setting 1 hour 30 minutes or until dumplings are thoroughly cooked. Sprinkle with parsley, egg and additional pepper.

SLOW-COOKER CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• In the slow-cooker, stir together chicken, alfredo sauce, tomatoes and juices, chicken broth, peppers and cajun seasoning.
• Cover and cook on HIGH 3-4 hours, or LOW 6-8 hours.
• Cook pasta according to directions on package, serve chicken and sauce over cooked pasta and garnish with chives if desired.

SLOW-COOKER CAJUN-SEASONED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat until crisp. Add bell pepper, onion and celery; cook 2 to 3 minutes longer or until crisp-tender. With slotted spoon, spoon bacon and vegetables into 3 1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker.
• Sprinkle chicken thighs with 1 teaspoon of the Cajun seasoning; place in same skillet. Cook chicken 4 to 5 minutes, turning once, until browned on both sides. Arrange chicken and any remaining drippings over vegetables in slow cooker. Pour tomatoes over chicken. Stir in remaining teaspoon Cajun seasoning.
• Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours.
• About 30 minutes before serving time, cook rice in water as directed on package. Serve chicken and sauce over rice.