Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Pasta Recipe
Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Pasta is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken breasts, Buffalo sauce, creamy ranch dressing, and a blend of cheeses. Perfect for a family dinner, this slow-cooker recipe combines the bold flavors of Buffalo chicken with the comfort of pasta.
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Ingredients
- 8 oz penne pasta uncooked
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3/4 cup Buffalo sauce
- 10 oz cream cheese cubed
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 2 cups shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese blend
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions plus 2 tablespoons for garnish
Instructions
- Generously coat the inside of your Crock Pot with cooking spray.
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the Crock Pot, then pour in the chicken broth.
- Drizzle the Buffalo sauce and ranch dressing over the chicken, ensuring even coverage.
- Add the cubed cream cheese to the Crock Pot, scattering the pieces across the surface.
- Secure the lid and cook on HIGH for 2 hours.
- After 2 hours, remove the chicken breasts using tongs and set them on a cutting board to chop.
- Stir the uncooked penne into the Crock Pot, making sure the pasta is well mixed with the sauce.
- Replace the lid and cook for an additional 30 minutes, allowing the pasta to soften.
- While the pasta cooks, dice the cooked chicken breasts into small chunks.
- Once the pasta is done, stir the chopped chicken back into the pot.
- Mix in the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese, stirring until fully melted and combined.
- Cover and let cook for another 10 minutes to warm the chicken through.
- Stir in 1/2 cup of chopped green onions, and garnish with the remaining 2 tablespoons of green onions on top.
- Serve hot and enjoy your flavorful Buffalo chicken past