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Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken Fettuccine

by Sarah Olson on September 18, 2017 | Updated October 15, 2020 124 Comments

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Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken Fettuccine is a great spicy recipe for pasta night!

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Hi all! This slow cooker Cajun chicken fettuccine was one of the those recipes that changed after the ingredients were bought. I had planned to make a dish called chicken lazone, but decided to add a few more Cajun seasonings then add pasta and Parmesan cheese to the pot at the end of the cooking time along with the cream.

Below is what the dish starts out looking like before cooking. I start with chicken broth and a few seasonings to make it Cajun flavored. I do have a premade Cajun seasoning I could have used but it is too salty by the time you add enough to make a dish spicy.

chicken, broth, seasonings and onions in a slow cooker

After the chicken is done cooking, I shred the chicken and add heavy cream, cooked fettuccine noodles and parmesan. I let this cook for 20 minutes more to let the sauce thicken a bit and the flavors of the sauce get into the pasta.

Cajun chicken fettucinne noodles in a slow cooker

This pasta has a bit of a kick to it, mostly from the cayenne. It was a nice change from my regular pasta recipes.

3 bowls of Cajun chicken fettucinne

This recipe has received so many rave reviews I hope you give it a try. Besides making this recipe I plan on trying this recipe from a friend of mine called Crock Pot Salsa Ranch Chicken Pasta, I can’t get enough slow cooker pasta meals!

Cajun chicken fettucinne noodles in a slow cooker

Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken Fettuccine

4.65 from 59 votes
Spicy chicken in a cream sauce with fettuccinne noodles.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cajun, cajun chicken fettuccine, chicken spaghetti, crock pot, pasta
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Servings: 8
Calories: 605kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

  • Slow Cooker- 6 quart or larger

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp. onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp. dried leaf oregano
  • 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 1 1/2 tsp. paprika
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 small white onion diced

Add at the end:

  • 1 lb. fettuccine noodles cooked according to package directions
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup parmesan cheese divided
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Instructions:

  • Add the chicken broth to the slow cooker, add the cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, red pepper flakes, paprika, salt and pepper. Stir.
  • Add the chicken breasts and flip them around in the seasoned chicken broth to get the seasonings on the chicken.
  • Sprinkle the onions over the chicken and broth.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.
  • After the cooking time is done, add the heavy cream and shred the chicken with 2 forks right in the slow cooker.
  • Add the cooked and drained pasta and a ½ cup of the Parmesan cheese. Stir.
  • Sprinkle over the remaining parmesan cheese. I added a touch more paprika and also parsley flakes to the top of my pasta to make it look pretty. Cover and cook for 20 more minutes. Cooking for a bit longer helps the sauce thicken from the gluten in the pasta.
  • Serve and enjoy!

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Recipe Notes:

Slow Cooker Size: 6 quart or larger
To make this a complete meal stir in steamed veggies into the pasta with the noodles at the end of the cooking time.
Nutritional values are approximate, please use your own calculations if you require a special diet.

Nutrition:

Calories: 605kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 210mg | Sodium: 660mg | Potassium: 679mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1590IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 175mg | Iron: 1.9mg
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More great pasta recipe you may love:

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  • Slow Cooker Pesto Mozzarella Chicken Pasta
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    Comments

    1. Lori H. says

      August 17, 2020 at 1:19 pm

      1 star
      I had high hopes for this as we LOVE chicken fettucine alfredo. But the sauce was super thin – it didn’t stick to the noodles at all. I had read other reviews and added a bit less liquid, but it didn’t help. We didn’t care for the blend of seasonings – it left a really funny aftertaste. I threw most of it away and won’t be making it again.

      Reply
    2. Annie says

      July 20, 2020 at 7:19 pm

      4 stars
      Very good, would make this again but I would halve the salt. Was too salty for me. I added 2 crushed garlic cloves and some sugar to counteract it. I also cooked the fettuccine until it was 25% done, then added it to the crock pot to finish cooking.

      Reply
    3. Anonymous says

      July 12, 2020 at 8:55 am

      3 stars
      Good recipe overall. We missed the last step of 20 minutes more cooking time, but ended up doing it in the pasta pan anyway because the sauce was too runny.

      Definitely double up the spices, we were probably closer to tripling them by the time we were done. Also half again the permesan cheese.

      Reply
    4. Chelsea says

      May 25, 2020 at 8:17 am

      Is it okay to cook longer than 6 hours? Around 8-9? Only because I like to do slow cooker meals during the week with work so we don’t have to do so much cooking in the e evenings.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        May 25, 2020 at 9:47 am

        I think it may be ok for 8, hard to tell without trying.

        Reply
      • Joan says

        May 26, 2020 at 3:34 pm

        How about using Mostaccioli or penne pasta instead of fettuccine

        Reply
    5. Pristine says

      May 17, 2020 at 6:36 am

      what all could I substitute the heavy cream with?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        May 17, 2020 at 6:39 am

        You can do cream cheese or even sour cream

        Reply
      • Carla Jordan says

        May 29, 2020 at 8:53 am

        3 stars
        Be careful with the cream cheese. I used it in a recipe that called for low for 6 to 8 hours and the cream cheese soured.

        Reply
    6. Hattie says

      April 15, 2020 at 10:00 am

      4 stars
      This recipe is a favorite in my house. I add extra spices like garlic powder, onion powder, creole seasoning, and old bay seasoning. I use more cayenne because I really like it spicy. I also add bell peppers in the last hour of cooking. Finally, when adding the cheese, I add a lot more than what the recipe calls for.

      Reply
      • Michael says

        May 28, 2020 at 1:58 pm

        I agree we would have liked it more spicy. How much did you put in of each spice you added? I like the idea with the peppers!

        Reply
    7. valette says

      April 9, 2020 at 10:06 am

      Would the heat tempature and time be the same for an instant pot?

      Reply
    8. diane fye says

      March 5, 2020 at 11:35 am

      5 stars
      I’ve made this a few times & loved it! But do think I could substitute Kraft shredded Parmesan in the bag instead of the powder shaker?

      Reply
      • Renee says

        April 21, 2020 at 1:13 pm

        I only have cut up chicken breasts..would I still cook it for 6 hours on low?

        Reply
        • Sarah Olson says

          April 21, 2020 at 1:40 pm

          You probably could get away with 5 hours on low.

          Reply
    9. Brittany Ganyo says

      February 10, 2020 at 11:44 pm

      Stupid question… Do you put the chicken in the crock pot raw? Beginner cook here

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        February 11, 2020 at 9:15 am

        Not a stupid question!! Yes, for this recipe you put the chicken in raw.

        Reply
    10. Margaret says

      February 2, 2020 at 4:17 pm

      Not enough sauce for me. Slightly bland but still very good. Needs a tiny bit of tweaking for our house. Thank you!

      Reply
    11. Mariann says

      January 28, 2020 at 6:12 pm

      4 stars
      Great recipe, thanks for sharing! Will make again but might use more spices, wasn’t spicy enough for us.

      Reply
    12. Jamie says

      January 13, 2020 at 4:04 pm

      What would be the adjustment on time if I’m not using chicken or any other meat?

      Reply
    13. Kim says

      January 13, 2020 at 1:48 pm

      Can you use angel hair pasta? Just what I have in the cabinet so figured I’d ask!

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        January 13, 2020 at 2:38 pm

        I don’t see why not! Make sure to drain it extra well!

        Reply
    14. Britt says

      December 30, 2019 at 2:04 pm

      Can this be cooked on high for half the time?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        December 30, 2019 at 3:21 pm

        I would do 4 hours on high

        Reply
    15. Sarah says

      December 27, 2019 at 8:13 pm

      3 stars
      It’s okay. The sauce is runny which is disappointing.

      Reply
      • Anonymous says

        May 21, 2020 at 9:11 pm

        Use 500ml of whip cream in a frying pan. As it heats, add your parmesan into it. Stir constantly with a whisk for about 5 mins, or until you see a film starting on the edge of the pan. Add this to your slow cooker now.

        Reply
    16. Elizabeth says

      December 22, 2019 at 7:56 pm

      Would gluten free pasta work in this recipe?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        December 22, 2019 at 7:58 pm

        If you are used to cooking with gluten-free pasta I’d say yes, it would be like stirring gluten-free pasta into any other sauce.

        Reply
        • Elizabeth says

          December 23, 2019 at 2:33 pm

          Thanks. I have only been gluten free for a couple of months so it is still a new process. I usually top the gf noodles with sauce. I have not put gf noodles into a sauce in the slow cooker before and did not know if this would make them too mushy or have other issues.

          Reply
    17. Darryn says

      December 11, 2019 at 5:31 pm

      My chicken absorbed all the sauce that was in there from the chicken broth and seasonings. Is that okay to add the cream and noodles to? Or should I add more chicken broth and seasonings?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        December 11, 2019 at 5:36 pm

        I would add the cream and noodles then go from there. See if it needs more broth or seasonings.

        Reply
    18. T says

      December 5, 2019 at 10:53 am

      I am making this now! My slow cooker only has 4 settings. 4hr high, 6 hrs high, 8 hrs high and 10 hrs high. What setting should I use since I do not have a 6 hr low setting?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        December 5, 2019 at 12:20 pm

        Set it for 8 hours on low and set a timer. Turn off the slow cooker after 6 hours.

        Reply
        • Anonymous says

          December 5, 2019 at 2:52 pm

          Thank you!

          Reply
    19. B. says

      November 30, 2019 at 5:50 pm

      What kind of parmesan did you use – the powdery type, or petals, or grated from brick?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        November 30, 2019 at 7:06 pm

        powdered type 🙂

        Reply
    20. Teresa says

      November 27, 2019 at 10:31 pm

      5 stars
      This turned out to be one of my favorites. It was AMAZING!!

      Reply
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