Description
Crock Pot Crack Chicken Pasta is a creamy, comforting dish that transforms everyday ingredients into an irresistible family favorite. This easy recipe features tender chicken slow-cooked in a luscious sauce made from cream cheese and ranch seasoning, all tossed with your choice of pasta for a delightful meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this dish requires minimal effort while delivering maximum flavor. The addition of crispy bacon on top adds a satisfying crunch, making it appealing to both kids and adults alike. Whether you prepare it ahead for meal prep or enjoy it fresh from the pot, this hearty dish promises satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- ½ cup cooked bacon bits
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crock pot; season with salt and pepper.
- Add cubed cream cheese and ranch seasoning on top of the chicken.
- Pour chicken broth over the ingredients without disturbing the layers.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours until chicken is tender.
- Cook pasta separately according to package instructions; drain well.
- Shred chicken in the crock pot using two forks, then stir in cooked pasta until well coated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg