Buffalo Chicken Pasta
A delicious and easy Buffalo Chicken Pasta recipe made in the Crock Pot, combining tender chicken, zesty sauce, and creamy cheese.
Equipment
- Crock Pot Slow cooker for easy meal prep.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
- 0.75 cups Buffalo sauce
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 8 oz cream cheese cubed
- 10 oz penne noodles uncooked
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend
- 0.5 cup chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Instructions
- Prepare the Crock Pot by spraying it with cooking spray.
- Add the chicken breasts directly into the Crock Pot.
- Pour the chicken broth, Buffalo sauce, and ranch dressing over the chicken, ensuring it's well coated.
- Drop the cubed cream cheese into the pot, spreading it evenly.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 hours.
- After 2 hours, carefully remove the chicken and place it on a cutting board.
- Stir in the uncooked penne noodles into the pot, mixing them with the sauce.
- Cover again and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
- While the pasta cooks, chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- After 30 minutes, stir the pasta, then add the chopped chicken and shredded cheese, mixing everything together until well combined.
- Cover and cook for another 10 minutes to allow the cheese to melt and heat through.
- Stir in ½ cup of chopped green onions, then sprinkle the remaining green onions on top for garnish.
- Dish out your delicious Buffalo Chicken Pasta and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to adjust the spice level by varying the amount of Buffalo sauce. For a creamier texture, you can add more cream cheese or cheese blend. No alcoholic drinks allowed, please substitute with a non-alcoholic option.