Crockpot Crack Chicken Pasta
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs 30 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
726 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crockpot Crack Chicken Pasta
Description
This Crockpot Crack Chicken Pasta recipe begins with boneless, skinless chicken breasts seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, then cooked in chicken broth in a slow cooker until tender. Once shredded, pasta, cream cheese, ranch dressing mix, shredded cheddar cheese, and water are stirred in. Cooking continues on high until the pasta is tender and absorbs the cream cheese and broth to create a creamy sauce.
After cooking, the pasta is garnished with cooked, crumbled bacon and additional cheese, which melts as the dish rests briefly. Green onions add a fresh contrast. The dish features a balanced mix of creamy textures and savory flavors from the ranch seasoning and bacon.
This recipe serves 6-8 people and can be adjusted to cook in an Instant Pot following additional steps provided, allowing for a faster cooking time with similar results. Serving immediately while the cheese is melty provides the best texture and flavor experience.
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 2 cups chicken broth reduced sodium or stock
- 16 oz pasta such as fusilli, penne, etc, dried, short-cut
- 16 oz cream cheese
- 1 packet Ranch dressing mix
- 2 cups cheddar cheese divided, shredded
- 1 cup water
- 8 lices Bacon or bacon bits if preferred, cooked and crumbled
- 2-3 green onions for garnish, chopped
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of slow cooker, add seasonings, chicken broth, cover and cook about 6-8 hours on LOW, until chicken is cooked through.
- Shred chicken, then add pasta, cream cheese, ranch dressing mix, 1 cup of the shredded cheese, and water. Stir well.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 20-30 minutes, until pasta is cooked.
- Top with bacon, remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese, and green onions. Turn slow cooker off, keep the cover on, and let sit a few minutes to let the cheese on top melt.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- This recipe serves 6-8 people; adjust ingredient quantities accordingly.
- For an Instant Pot version, sauté the chicken with seasonings before pressure cooking with broth, water, and pasta for faster preparation.
- Allow the cooked dish to rest covered for a few minutes so the cheese can melt and thicken the sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 726 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 726kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Cholesterol | 161mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 1032mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 640mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1078IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 278mg | 28% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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