Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Pasta Slow Cooker
Get ready to indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Pasta recipe, a slow-cooker sensation that brings together bold, zesty flavors and creamy textures. Tender, shredded chicken is infused with the perfect kick of buffalo wing sauce and a tangy ranch dressing mix, then cooked to perfection alongside tender pasta in a rich, cheesy sauce. Cream cheese and shredded cheddar combine to create a luscious, velvety finish, while the optional green onion garnish adds a fresh pop of color and flavor. This one-pot meal is not only incredibly easy to prepare with minimal prep time but also perfect for feeding a crowd. Serve up this crowd-pleasing Buffalo chicken pasta dish for weeknight dinners, game day gatherings, or any occasion that calls for hearty, flavorful comfort food!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Buffalo wing sauce
- 1 packet Ranch dressing mix
- 8 ounces Cream cheese
- 2 cups Chicken broth
- 12 ounces Penne pasta (uncooked)
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 stalks Green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
Pour the Buffalo wing sauce over the chicken, ensuring it is evenly coated.
Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix over the top.
Cube the cream cheese and layer it over the chicken.
Pour in the chicken broth to help keep the chicken moist as it cooks.
Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker.
Add the uncooked pasta to the slow cooker with the shredded chicken.
Mix well to ensure the pasta is submerged in the sauce. Add a bit more chicken broth if needed to ensure there’s enough liquid for the pasta to cook.
Cover and cook on HIGH for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente.
Once the pasta is cooked, stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
Serve immediately, garnished with chopped green onions (if desired).
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4470 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 199.5 g | 256% | |
| Saturated Fat | 88.0 g | 440% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1126 mg | 375% | |
| Sodium | 8228 mg | 358% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 282.3 g | 103% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.5 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.1 g | ||
| Protein | 375.3 g | 751% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1312 mg | 101% | |
| Iron | 15.1 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 4070 mg | 87% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
