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Crockpot Creamy Buffalo Chicken Pasta: 10 Genius, Cozy Wins

Crockpot Creamy Buffalo Chicken Pasta: 10 Cozy Dinner Wins

Crockpot Creamy Buffalo Chicken Pasta is a cozy, easy dinner perfect for busy nights and game-day gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts or chicken thighs for added tenderness
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Buffalo Sauce Frank's RedHot recommended
  • 1 packet Ranch Seasoning Mix or custom mix with dried dill, parsley, and garlic powder
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Neufchâtel works for a lighter option
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 2 tbsp Butter omit for a lighter dish
For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Pasta (Rotini or Penne) or other shapes like cavatappi or shells
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or Half-and-Half
  • 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella or Monterey Jack Cheese optional combination with cheddar
  • 1 cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar optional
For Garnish
  • 2 tbsp Green Onions or Chives or parsley
  • 1 cup Blue Cheese Crumbles optional

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by placing boneless skinless chicken breasts in your 5-6 quart slow cooker. Season generously with ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt and pepper.
  2. Next, pour in the buffalo sauce and chicken broth. Add a tablespoon of butter and cubes of cream cheese on top.
  3. Cover your slow cooker and set it to low for 3-4 hours or high for 2 hours.
  4. Once the cooking time is complete, use two forks to shred the chicken right in the slow cooker.
  5. While the chicken is being shredded, cook your pasta in a separate pot according to package instructions until al dente.
  6. Add the drained pasta to the slow cooker and gently mix it with the chicken and sauce.
  7. Pour in the heavy cream and half of the shredded cheese, stirring until well incorporated.
  8. Garnish your dish with chopped green onions or chives and optional blue cheese crumbles before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 45gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Layer cubed cream cheese on top of the chicken to prevent curdling. Keep the lid on while the cheese melts.

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