Description
This creamy, cheesy, and savory Crock Pot Crack Chicken Pasta is loaded with tender chicken, crispy bacon, and a rich ranch seasoning sauce. The perfect comfort food, it’s a one-pot meal that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Great for busy weeknights or a family dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 (8 oz) packages of cream cheese, cubed
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 1½ cups chicken broth
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 lb rotini or penne pasta
- 1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 2 cups milk or heavy cream
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Optional: chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the crock pot. Sprinkle ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder over the chicken. Add cubed cream cheese on top and pour in the chicken broth.
- Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, shred the chicken directly in the crock pot using two forks and mix it well with the creamy sauce.
- Add Pasta: Stir in the uncooked pasta and milk or heavy cream, ensuring the pasta is fully submerged in the liquid. Cover and cook on high for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender.
- Add Cheese and Bacon: Once the pasta is cooked, stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon. Mix until the cheese is melted and everything is well combined.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped green onions if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute the heavy cream with milk if you prefer a lighter version.
- This recipe is very versatile, so feel free to add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms to enhance the flavor!
- For an extra kick, try adding some red pepper flakes or jalapeños.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the recipe
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 32g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg