Creamy Crockpot Ranch Chicken Pasta
A cozy, creamy, and cheesy slow cooker chicken pasta recipe that’s perfect for easy weeknight dinners or comforting family meals.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 5 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes to 5 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 1 packet (1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup chicken broth (low sodium)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces)
- 8 ounces uncooked penne or rotini pasta
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat dry chicken breasts and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together ranch seasoning, softened cream cheese, chicken broth, and sour cream until smooth.
- Place chicken breasts in the crockpot and pour ranch cream sauce over them.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours until chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Remove chicken from crockpot and shred with two forks; return shredded chicken to crockpot and stir to combine.
- Cook pasta separately according to package instructions until al dente; drain well.
- Stir cooked pasta and shredded cheddar cheese into the crockpot; mix until cheese melts and ingredients are combined.
- Let sit on warm for 10-15 minutes to meld flavors.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving if desired.
Notes
Add pasta only after shredding the chicken to avoid mushy noodles. Let the dish rest in the warm crockpot after adding pasta to thicken the sauce. Use low heat to keep chicken tender. Soften cream cheese before mixing to avoid clumps. Leftovers taste better after resting overnight. For dairy-free or gluten-free versions, substitute ingredients accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 35
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