Slow Cooker Crack Chicken Pasta

4.41 from 5 votes

Slow Cooker Crack Chicken Pasta is full of cheese, bacon, and ranch seasoning. A very rich pasta dish that's easy to make in a crock pot. The pasta cooks right in the slow cooker for easy clean-up.

Prep Time15

Cook Time5 40

Total Time5 55

Course: Dinner, Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: pasta, slow cooker

Servings:

Equipment

6-quart slow cooker

Ingredients

3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
16 ounces penne pasta, uncooked
1 packet Ranch dressing mix
16 ounces cream cheese, cut in cubes
1 cup water
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
3 green onions, sliced

Instructions

Place chicken breasts in a 6-quart slow cooker. Add chicken broth, black pepper, crushed red pepper, and garlic powder.
Cover slow cooker and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours.
Shred the chicken and add the pasta, Ranch dressing mix, cream cheese, water and half the cheddar cheese. Stir to mix and press pasta down into the liquid.
Cover and cook on HIGH for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring after 20 minutes.
Sprinkle the remaining cheddar, bacon, and green onions on top. Place lid back on and let sit 5 minutes. Serve.

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Notes

Use reduced-sodium chicken broth to lower the saltiness.

Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 days.

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