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This Crockpot Ranch Chicken Pasta The Cozy Dinner That Saved My Busiest Weeknights

Crockpot Ranch Chicken Pasta

This Crockpot Ranch Chicken Pasta is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights. Tender shredded chicken, creamy ranch sauce, cheddar cheese, and pasta come together effortlessly in the slow cooker for a rich and satisfying family dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Pasta
Cuisine: American
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Mixture
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 block cream cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
Pasta
  • 1 pound pasta rotini, penne, fusilli, rigatoni, or shells
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Large Pot

Method
 

  1. Place the chicken breasts into the slow cooker. Sprinkle ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper over the chicken.
  2. Pour in the chicken broth and add the cream of chicken soup. Place the cream cheese block on top.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 4 hours until the chicken is tender.
  4. Remove the chicken and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir until the cream cheese melts into the sauce.
  5. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining if desired for extra creaminess.
  6. Add the cooked pasta and shredded cheddar cheese into the crockpot. Stir until the cheese melts completely and the sauce becomes creamy.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Notes

For extra creamy pasta, stir in a little reserved pasta water before serving. You can also add crispy bacon, broccoli, spinach, or red pepper flakes for variations.