Crock Pot Bacon Ranch Chicken Pasta

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5

111 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    6 hrs

  • Total Time

    6 hrs 10 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    644 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Crock Pot Bacon Ranch Chicken Pasta

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This Crock Pot Bacon Ranch Chicken Pasta combines tender slow-cooked chicken breasts with smoky bacon and a creamy ranch-flavored sauce. The shredded chicken melds with cooked rotini pasta, cheddar cheese, and heavy cream to create a rich and hearty one-pot meal. Its slow cooking develops mellow garlic and ranch herb notes while making the chicken tender enough to shred easily, resulting in a comforting pasta dinner you can prepare ahead and finish quickly.

Description

Crock Pot Bacon Ranch Chicken Pasta features boneless skinless chicken breasts cooked in a crock pot alongside garlic, crumbled cooked bacon, ranch dressing mix, and chicken broth. After slow cooking for several hours until the chicken is tender enough to shred, heavy whipping cream, cooked rotini pasta, and shredded cheddar cheese are stirred in. The cheese melts into the creamy mixture, coating the pasta and chicken evenly. This process creates a dish with a rich texture from the cheese and cream, balanced by the savory, smoky flavor of bacon and the distinctive herbs of the ranch seasoning.

The final dish brings together tender shredded chicken wrapped in a cheesy sauce with bits of crisp bacon throughout. Rotini pasta holds the sauce on its ridged surface, ensuring each bite is flavorful. This recipe is suitable for slow cooker preparation so the chicken can cook unattended, perfect for a set-it-and-forget-it type of meal.

Serve this pasta straight from the crock pot while warm. It can be a filling dinner that pairs well with a simple green salad or steamed vegetables. The combination of creamy sauce, shredded chicken, and smoky bacon offers a satisfying comfort food option for dinner nights when you want an easy yet flavorful dish.

Leftover portions should be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to five days. Reheat gently to maintain the creamy texture and prevent the sauce from separating.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3 chicken breast boneless skinless
  • 12 trips Bacon (cooked and crumbled)
  • 1 tsp garlic minced
  • 1 packet dry ranch dressing mix (1 oz packet)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 16 oz. rotini pasta (cooked to al dente)
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken, bacon, garlic, ranch mix and chicken broth in a crock pot.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  3. Shred the chicken and return back to the crock pot.
  4. Then stir in the heavy whipping cream, pasta and cheddar cheese. Cover and let sit for a few minutes to allow the cheese to melt.
  5. Serve immediately while warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days to keep flavors fresh and maintain texture.
  • Cook the chicken completely before shredding to ensure tenderness in the final dish.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 644kcal (32%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 37g (57%) Saturated Fat 21g (105%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 10g (50%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 135mg (45%) Sodium 827mg (34%) Potassium 428mg (9%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1175IU (24%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 256mg (26%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 644 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 644kcal 32%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 37g 57%
Saturated Fat 21g 105%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 135mg 45%
Sodium 827mg 34%
Potassium 428mg 9%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 1175IU 24%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 256mg 26%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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