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Crockpot Buffalo Ranch Chicken Recipe

This simple Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Pasta is packed with flavor, combining Buffalo sauce, creamy ranch dressing, tender chicken breast, and a medley of cheeses. It's a hearty and satisfying dish with a spicy kick, perfect for pasta lovers and fans of bold flavors.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Crockpot Buffalo Ranch Chicken Recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 oz cream cheese cubed
  • 1 cup ranch dressing
  • 3/4 cup Buffalo sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 10 oz penne pasta uncooked
  • 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons green onions chopped
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend

Instructions

  • Generously coat the inside of the Crock Pot with cooking spray.
  • Lay the chicken breasts inside the Crock Pot.
  • Pour in the chicken broth, followed by the Buffalo sauce and ranch dressing, ensuring the chicken is well-coated.
  • Scatter the cubed cream cheese over the chicken.
  • Secure the lid and set the Crock Pot to cook on HIGH for 2 hours.
  • After 2 hours, remove the chicken from the Crock Pot using tongs and place it on a cutting board.
  • Add the uncooked penne noodles to the Crock Pot, stirring thoroughly to combine.
  • Replace the lid and allow the pasta to cook for an additional 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, chop the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
  • Once the pasta has cooked for 30 minutes, remove the lid and stir the mixture.
  • Return the chopped chicken to the Crock Pot, stirring well to incorporate.
  • Add the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend, stirring until evenly mixed.
  • Cover and cook for another 10 minutes to heat the chicken through and melt the cheese.
  • Stir in 1/2 cup of the chopped green onions, mixing them well into the pasta.
  • Garnish with the remaining 2 tablespoons of green onions and serve immediately.