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crock pot crack chicken pasta recipe

Crock Pot Crack Chicken Pasta

Discover the secret to a life-changing dinner with our Crock Pot Crack Chicken Pasta recipe. This delectable dish combines tender chicken, creamy pasta, and a hint of smokiness to create a flavor explosion. Your family is going to love it, so why not surprise them and try it out today?
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Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 530kcal
Author: Jennifer
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 2-3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 pkt Ranch seasoning
  • 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded (divided)
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup cooked bacon pieces or Bacon Bits
  • 16 oz box penne pasta
  • salt

Directions

  • Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a Crock Pot. Season with black pepper and Ranch seasoning. Add 1/2 cup shredded cheese, cream cheese, and chicken broth.
  • Cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender. Shred chicken with two forks.
  • Boil a large pot of water for the pasta then salt the water, add your pasta, and cook the pasta according to the package directions, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the drained pasta to the Crock Pot along with bacon pieces and stir well. Top with the remaining 1 cup shredded cheese and additional bacon pieces. Close the lid and cook on low for 10 minutes until the cheese melts.

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1 g | Calories: 530 kcal | Carbohydrates: 9 g | Protein: 63 g | Fat: 25 g | Saturated Fat: 12 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10 g | Cholesterol: 200 mg | Sodium: 920 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 2 g
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