{"id":45369,"date":"2025-09-04T15:18:46","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T20:18:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/?p=45369"},"modified":"2025-10-13T18:49:07","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T23:49:07","slug":"slow-cooker-creamy-cajun-chicken-pasta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/slow-cooker-creamy-cajun-chicken-pasta","title":{"rendered":"Slow Cooker Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Slow Cooker Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is an easy recipe that's perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken cooks in a smoky Cajun sauce made lighter with milk and light cream cheese, so it is full of flavour without being too heavy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-description=\"Slow Cooker Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is an easy, all-in-one meal with tender chicken, a light creamy sauce, and pasta cooked right in the slow cooker.\" data-pin-title=\"Slow Cooker Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Slow-Cooker-Cajun-Chicken-Pasta-2.jpg\" alt=\"Slow Cooker Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta in slow cooker with a wooden spoon stirring the pasta\" data-skip-lazy class=\"wp-image-45373\" title=\"Slow Cooker Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is an easy, all-in-one meal with tender chicken, a light creamy sauce, and pasta cooked right in the slow cooker.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Slow-Cooker-Cajun-Chicken-Pasta-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Slow-Cooker-Cajun-Chicken-Pasta-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Slow-Cooker-Cajun-Chicken-Pasta-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Slow-Cooker-Cajun-Chicken-Pasta-2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Slow-Cooker-Cajun-Chicken-Pasta-2-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Slow-Cooker-Cajun-Chicken-Pasta-2-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Slow-Cooker-Cajun-Chicken-Pasta-2-180x270.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Slow-Cooker-Cajun-Chicken-Pasta-2-560x840.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Slow-Cooker-Cajun-Chicken-Pasta-2-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Even the pasta cooks right in the slow cooker, soaking up all that creamy sauce as it finishes. A true one pot dinner with bold flavour and simple prep, making it a family favourite you can put on repeat.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-description=\"Slow Cooker Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is an easy, all-in-one meal with tender chicken, a light creamy sauce, and pasta cooked right in the slow cooker.\" data-pin-title=\"Slow Cooker Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Slow-Cooker-Cajun-Chicken-Pasta-17.jpg\" alt=\"close up of Slow Cooker Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta in slow cooker pot with wooden spoon\" class=\"wp-image-45372\" title=\"Slow Cooker Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is an easy, all-in-one meal with tender chicken, a light creamy sauce, and pasta cooked right in the slow cooker.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Slow-Cooker-Cajun-Chicken-Pasta-17.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Slow-Cooker-Cajun-Chicken-Pasta-17-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Slow-Cooker-Cajun-Chicken-Pasta-17-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Slow-Cooker-Cajun-Chicken-Pasta-17-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Slow-Cooker-Cajun-Chicken-Pasta-17-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Slow-Cooker-Cajun-Chicken-Pasta-17-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Slow-Cooker-Cajun-Chicken-Pasta-17-180x270.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Slow-Cooker-Cajun-Chicken-Pasta-17-560x840.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Slow-Cooker-Cajun-Chicken-Pasta-17-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Calories in Slow Cooker Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This recipe serves 4 and is&nbsp;<strong>532 calories<\/strong>&nbsp;per serving<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you're looking for more recipes within the same calorie range, you'll find an abundance of options in my dedicated collection of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/category\/recipes\/calories\/600-calories\"><strong>500+ calorie recipes<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you're following a calorie-controlled diet or a healthy eating plan, it's important to calculate your daily calorie needs using a reliable calorie calculator. The calorie counts provided are estimates and can vary depending on the exact ingredients and portion sizes you use. Using your own calculations helps ensure you're meeting your individual needs. A calorie calculator can help you make informed choices and stay on track with your goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>See the recipe card for full nutritional estimation.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To make this recipe you will need the following ingredients:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Boneless skinless chicken breast<\/strong> - Lean and tender, chicken breast keeps this dish lighter while still giving plenty of protein.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seasonings<\/strong> - Smoked paprika, sweet paprika, oregano, thyme, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder. These spices create the classic Cajun flavour with smoky depth, earthy notes, and a gentle heat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Salt and black pepper<\/strong> - Simple but essential for seasoning and balancing all the flavours. These basic yet essential flavour enhancers are key for elevating the taste of your dishes. No food will ever be bland when these are used to season to taste.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2% milk<\/strong> - Keeps the sauce creamy but lighter on the calories. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Light cream cheese<\/strong> - Melts into the sauce to add body and creaminess without being too rich.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chicken stock<\/strong> - Boosts the savoury flavour and makes the sauce more robust. I like to use better than bouillon paste, 1 teaspoon makes 1 cup of stock. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Olive oil<\/strong> - Helps the overall result of the sauce and keeps the chicken tender. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Red and green bell peppers<\/strong> - Add sweetness, colour, and a bit of crunch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pasta (penne)<\/strong> - A sturdy pasta that holds up well in the slow cooker and soaks up the sauce.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Parmesan cheese<\/strong> - Adds a final savoury, salty finish to the creamy pasta.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you've gathered all the ingredients and prepared them accordingly, you're all set to create this easy and delightful recipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>See the recipe card for specific quantities and instructions.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-description=\"Slow Cooker Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is an easy, all-in-one meal with tender chicken, a light creamy sauce, and pasta cooked right in the slow cooker.\" data-pin-title=\"Slow Cooker Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Slow-Cooker-Cajun-Chicken-Pasta-9.jpg\" alt=\"Slow Cooker Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta served in a double handled grey brown ceramic dish, with a bowl of pasta in the background. A blue, red, white, and yellow chequered kitchen towel is placed to the left.\" class=\"wp-image-45374\" title=\"Slow Cooker Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is an easy, all-in-one meal with tender chicken, a light creamy sauce, and pasta cooked right in the slow cooker.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Slow-Cooker-Cajun-Chicken-Pasta-9.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Slow-Cooker-Cajun-Chicken-Pasta-9-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Slow-Cooker-Cajun-Chicken-Pasta-9-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Slow-Cooker-Cajun-Chicken-Pasta-9-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Slow-Cooker-Cajun-Chicken-Pasta-9-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Slow-Cooker-Cajun-Chicken-Pasta-9-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Slow-Cooker-Cajun-Chicken-Pasta-9-180x270.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Slow-Cooker-Cajun-Chicken-Pasta-9-560x840.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Slow-Cooker-Cajun-Chicken-Pasta-9-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Variations and Substitutes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This slow cooker pasta is flexible, so you can swap ingredients to suit your taste or what you have on hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Chicken thighs, pork, or cooked sausage<\/strong> - Swap the chicken breast for boneless, skinless thighs for a richer, juicier texture, use bite-sized pork pieces, or stir in some cooked low-calorie sausage for extra flavour. Cooking time stays the same.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pasta<\/strong> - Penne works great for even cooking in the slow cooker, but rigatoni, fusilli, or shells are good alternatives. Avoid long, thin pastas like spaghetti or linguine as they cook differently and can turn mushy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vegetables<\/strong> - Add extra peppers, zucchini, or mushrooms for more flavour and colour, chopped into similar sizes so they cook evenly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spice level<\/strong> - Adjust the cayenne to taste. Omit for a milder version or add smoked chilli for extra heat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cheese topping<\/strong> - Parmesan adds salty depth, but cheddar or shredded mozzarella are good alternatives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tips for Cooking Slow Cooker Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Use the Right Cream Cheese and Milk<\/strong> - Always use light cream cheese (not extra light) and 2% milk. Lower-fat options like extra light cream cheese or skimmed milk don't have enough fat content and can cause the sauce to split.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pat the Chicken Dry<\/strong> - Make sure to pat the chicken breasts dry with kitchen paper before adding them to the slow cooker. This helps the seasoning stick and prevents excess water from diluting the sauce.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cook Chicken Breasts Whole<\/strong> - Keep the chicken breasts whole during cooking for the best texture. Once they're fully cooked, slice or shred them before adding back to the pasta and sauce.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don't Skip the Olive Oil<\/strong> - Olive oil is essential for the texture of the sauce. Leaving it out can result in a thinner or split sauce.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add Milk and Cream Cheese at the Right Time<\/strong> - After cooking the chicken for 2.5 hours, remove it and whisk in the cream cheese into the sauce. Make sure it is fully melted, then stir in the milk until  combined before adding the chicken back in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cook Pasta at the End<\/strong> - Once the sauce is smooth and the chicken is returned, add the pasta. Make sure it is covered by the liquid and cook for an additional 20-30 minutes until both the pasta and chicken are cooked through.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-description=\"Slow Cooker Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is an easy, all-in-one meal with tender chicken, a light creamy sauce, and pasta cooked right in the slow cooker.\" data-pin-title=\"Slow Cooker Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Slow-Cooker-Cajun-Chicken-Pasta-11.jpg\" alt=\"close up of Slow Cooker Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta served in a double handled grey brown ceramic dish\" class=\"wp-image-45375\" title=\"Slow Cooker Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is an easy, all-in-one meal with tender chicken, a light creamy sauce, and pasta cooked right in the slow cooker.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Slow-Cooker-Cajun-Chicken-Pasta-11.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Slow-Cooker-Cajun-Chicken-Pasta-11-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Slow-Cooker-Cajun-Chicken-Pasta-11-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Slow-Cooker-Cajun-Chicken-Pasta-11-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Slow-Cooker-Cajun-Chicken-Pasta-11-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Slow-Cooker-Cajun-Chicken-Pasta-11-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Slow-Cooker-Cajun-Chicken-Pasta-11-180x270.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Slow-Cooker-Cajun-Chicken-Pasta-11-560x840.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Slow-Cooker-Cajun-Chicken-Pasta-11-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Perfect Sides for Slow Cooker Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This creamy Cajun pasta is filling on its own, but a few simple sides can round out the meal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fresh salad<\/strong>: Baby greens or crisp lettuce with your favourite salad items such as cucumber, red onion, tomatoes, or carrot. Add a light vinaigrette for extra flavour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Steamed vegetables<\/strong>: Broccoli, green beans, asparagus, or zucchini work well and keep it light.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Roasted or saut\u00e9ed vegetables<\/strong>: Peppers, mushrooms, or any other favourite vegetables bring extra flavour and texture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Corn on the cob<\/strong>: Simple and sweet, a great addition if you want a bit of extra colour on the plate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Slow Cooker Recipes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for some more slow cooker recipes? 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https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/slow-cooker-easy-chicken-spinach-curry-13-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/slow-cooker-easy-chicken-spinach-curry-13-240x320.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/slow-cooker-easy-chicken-spinach-curry-13-540x720.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><div class=\"fsri-title\">Slow Cooker Easy Chicken Spinach Curry<\/div><\/a><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/slow-cooker-salisbury-meatballs\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/slow-cooker-salisbury-meatballs-17-720x960.jpg\" class=\"feast_3x4_thumbnail fsri-image wp-post-image\" alt=\"slow cooker salisbury meatballs in double handled casserole dish with wooden spoon\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/slow-cooker-honey-tamarind-pork\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/slow-cooker-tamarind-pork-10-720x960.jpg\" class=\"feast_3x4_thumbnail fsri-image wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" aria-hidden=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/slow-cooker-tamarind-pork-10-720x960.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/slow-cooker-tamarind-pork-10-360x480.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/slow-cooker-tamarind-pork-10-180x240.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/slow-cooker-tamarind-pork-10-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/slow-cooker-tamarind-pork-10-240x320.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/slow-cooker-tamarind-pork-10-540x720.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><div class=\"fsri-title\">Slow Cooker Honey Tamarind Pork<\/div><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">See more&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/category\/recipes\/slow-cooker\">Slow Cooker R<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/category\/recipes\/by-type\/fakeaway\/indian\"><strong>ecipes \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>or if you would like more recipe ideas - head on over to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/slimming-world-recipes\"><strong>FULL RECIPE INDEX<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;where you will find over 900 delicious recipes with calories&nbsp;and you can search by meal type, ingredients, course, diet and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>All recipes on Slimming Eats have estimated nutritional information for your convenience<\/strong>.<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-description=\"Slow Cooker Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is an easy, all-in-one meal with tender chicken, a light creamy sauce, and pasta cooked right in the slow cooker.\" data-pin-title=\"Slow Cooker Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta \" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Slow-Cooker-Cajun-Chicken-Pasta-13.jpg\" alt=\"Slow Cooker Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta served in a white bowl with fork in bowl and blue, red, white, and yellow chequered kitchen towel to the left.\" class=\"wp-image-45376\" title=\"Slow Cooker Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is an easy, all-in-one meal with tender chicken, a light creamy sauce, and pasta cooked right in the slow cooker.\" 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Slow cooker pasta can become a little soft when reheated, so it is best enjoyed fresh if you can. If needed, add a splash of milk to loosen the sauce. The same goes for freezing, frozen reheated  pasta can be a bit mushy. For the best texture and flavour, it is ideal eaten soon after cooking.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1757013710698\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><br\/><strong>Can I use ready-made Cajun seasoning instead?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><br\/>Yes, you can, but the flavour will be slightly different. This recipe uses my own blend for taste, and different brands can impart their own flavour profile. If swapping, you will want around 2 tablespoons of ready made Cajun seasoning.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1757013738150\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I omit the olive oil <\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><br\/>I don't recommend leaving it out. Olive oil helps with the texture of the sauce. Skipping it could also make the chicken a little drier in texture. <\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-description=\"Slow Cooker Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is an easy, all-in-one meal with tender chicken, a light creamy sauce, and pasta cooked right in the slow cooker.\" data-pin-title=\"Slow Cooker Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Slow-Cooker-Cajun-Chicken-Pasta-14.jpg\" alt=\"Slow Cooker Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta served in a white bowl with fork in bowl and blue, red, white, and yellow chequered kitchen towel to the left.\" class=\"wp-image-45377\" title=\"Slow Cooker Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is an easy, all-in-one meal with tender chicken, a light creamy sauce, and pasta cooked right in the slow cooker.\" 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Chicken Pasta<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mv-pinterest-btn mv-pinterest-btn-right\" data-mv-pinterest-desc=\"Slow%20Cooker%20Creamy%20Cajun%20Chicken%20Pasta\" data-mv-pinterest-img-src=\"https%3A%2F%2Fwww.slimmingeats.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F09%2FSlow-Cooker-Cajun-Chicken-Pasta-16.jpg\" data-mv-pinterest-url=\"https%3A%2F%2Fwww.slimmingeats.com%2Fblog%2Fslow-cooker-creamy-cajun-chicken-pasta\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"mv-create-image-container\">\n\n\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Slow-Cooker-Cajun-Chicken-Pasta-16-735x735.jpg\" class=\"mv-create-image no_pin ggnoads\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-pin-description=\"\" alt=\"Slow Cooker Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta\" width=\"735\" height=\"735\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Slow-Cooker-Cajun-Chicken-Pasta-16.jpg\">\t<div id=\"mv-create-1109\" class=\"mv-create-reviews\" 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mv-create-uppercase mv-create-strong\">Prep Time<\/strong>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"mv-create-time-format\"><span class=\"mv-time-part mv-time-minutes\">15 minutes<\/span> <\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-time mv-create-time-active\">\n\t\t\t<strong class=\"mv-create-time-label mv-create-uppercase mv-create-strong\">Cook Time<\/strong>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"mv-create-time-format\"><span class=\"mv-time-part mv-time-hours\">3 hours<\/span> <\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-time mv-create-time-total\">\n\t\t\t<strong class=\"mv-create-time-label mv-create-uppercase mv-create-strong\">Total Time<\/strong>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"mv-create-time-format\"><span class=\"mv-time-part mv-time-hours\">3 hours<\/span> <span class=\"mv-time-part mv-time-minutes\">15 minutes<\/span> <\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mv-create-target mv-create-primary-unit\"><div class=\"mv_slot_target\" data-slot=\"recipe\"><\/div><\/div>\t<div 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data-ingredient-id=\"373778\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1 teaspoon of smoked paprika\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"3\" data-ingredient-id=\"373779\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1 teaspoon of oregano\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"4\" data-ingredient-id=\"373780\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1 teaspoon of onion powder\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"5\" data-ingredient-id=\"373781\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u00bd teaspoon of salt\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"6\" data-ingredient-id=\"373782\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u00bd teaspoon of thyme\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"7\" data-ingredient-id=\"373783\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u00bd teaspoon of cayenne pepper\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"8\" data-ingredient-id=\"373784\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u00bd teaspoon of black pepper\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-ingredient-group\" data-ingredient-group=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-ingredient-group-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>For the pasta:<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"mv-create-ingredient-group-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"true\" style=\"display: none\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Toggle ingredient group<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"mv-create-ingredient-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"0\" data-ingredient-id=\"373785\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t500g (17.6oz) Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"1\" data-ingredient-id=\"373786\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1 tablespoon of olive oil\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"2\" data-ingredient-id=\"373787\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u00bd red bell pepper, finely chopped\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"3\" data-ingredient-id=\"373788\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u00bd green bell pepper, finely chopped\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"4\" data-ingredient-id=\"373789\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1 cup (240ml) of 2% milk\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"5\" data-ingredient-id=\"373790\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t100g (3.5oz) of light cream cheese, cubed\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"6\" data-ingredient-id=\"373791\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2 cups (480ml) of chicken stock (I use better than bouillon)\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"7\" data-ingredient-id=\"373792\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t240g (8.4oz) of uncooked penne pasta\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"8\" data-ingredient-id=\"373793\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t50g (1.7oz)of parmesan, finely grated\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"9\" data-ingredient-id=\"373794\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tfresh finely chopped parsley (optional) to garnish\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-hands-free\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-instructions mv-create-instructions-slot-v2\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"mv-create-instructions-title mv-create-title-secondary\">Instructions<\/h3>\n\t\t<ol><li data-step-index=\"0\" id=\"mv_create_1109_1\">In a small bowl, combine all the seasonings.<\/li><li data-step-index=\"1\" id=\"mv_create_1109_2\">Pat the chicken breasts dry with kitchen paper, then place them in the slow cooker. Add the olive oil and seasoning mix, and stir to coat the chicken evenly.<\/li><li data-step-index=\"2\" id=\"mv_create_1109_3\">Add the peppers and pour the stock over the top ensure everything is covered.<\/li><li data-step-index=\"3\" id=\"mv_create_1109_4\">Cook on high for 2.5 hours.<\/li><li data-step-index=\"4\" id=\"mv_create_1109_5\">Remove the chicken breasts and roughly slice them into pieces.<\/li><li data-step-index=\"5\" id=\"mv_create_1109_6\">Add the cream cheese to the slow cooker and whisk until melted and combined. Stir in the milk<\/li><li data-step-index=\"6\" id=\"mv_create_1109_7\">Return the chicken to the slow cooker along with the pastas, there will be a lot of liquid when you add the pasta but this is fine, as it will all absorb as the pasta cooks. Cook on high for 30 minutes, or until the pasta is tender. I<\/li><li data-step-index=\"7\" id=\"mv_create_1109_8\">Stir in the Parmesan, If the sauce is still a bit loose once you stir in the parmesan, just leave it for a couple of minutes more, give it a stir and it will thicken. Then garnish with some chopped parsley<\/li><li data-step-index=\"8\" id=\"mv_create_1109_9\">Serve and enjoy.<\/li><\/ol>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mv-create-notes mv-create-notes-slot-v2\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"mv-create-notes-title mv-create-title-secondary\">Notes<\/h3>\n\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-notes-content\">\n\t\t\t<p><h4><strong>Please see below for full nutritional info and additional details about recipe:<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li><strong>Calories -\u00a0<\/strong>scroll down to nutritional info box<\/li><li><strong>WW Points and other Slimming or Weight Loss programs -\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0due to plans regularly changing and updating, we recommend calculating with the official tools you get as a member to those plans to ensure accuracy of values.\u00a0<br \/><\/li><li><strong>Note<\/strong>: do not use lightest, extra light of fat free cream cheese as it can split in the sauce. <\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>Do not copy, paste, or post full recipes, screenshots, or any other content from Slimming Eats to social media or other websites. 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