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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Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 530kcal
Ingredients
- 2-3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 pkt Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded (divided)
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup cooked bacon pieces, or Bacon Bits
- 16 oz box penne pasta
- 1 tsp salt, to taste
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.
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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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