Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Pasta
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1 tablespoon ranch dressing mix
packet kind
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
- 2 tablespoon corn starch + 2 tablespoon water
- 16 ounces fettuccine noodles
- Chopped cilantro for garnish optional
Directions
- 1
Place chicken, broth, buffalo sauce, and seasonings in slow cooker.
- 2
Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.
- 3
When chicken is fully cooked remove to shred with two forks.
- 4
Set aside chicken.
- 5
Whisk together corn starch and water and add to crock pot.
- 6
Add in cream cheese and shredded cheese.
- 7
Whisk until cheese and cream cheese is all combined, smooth, and melted.
- 8
Break the pasta in half and Place the pasta in the crock pot (uncooked).
- 9
Return the chicken and cover.
- 10
Turn slow cooker on high for 30-60 minutes until noodles are fully cooked, stirring occasionally.
- 11
Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately.
Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Pasta
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About this Recipe
Craving a comforting, flavor-packed meal that practically cooks itself? This Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Pasta is your answer, delivering rich, spicy, and creamy goodness with minimal effort.
This recipe truly works because it leverages the magic of your slow cooker to create deeply infused buffalo flavor. The chicken cooks down to tender perfection in a savory broth, buffalo wing sauce, and ranch dressing mix, ensuring every bite of pasta is coated in that irresistible, zesty, and creamy sauce. The addition of cream cheese and sharp cheddar at the end transforms it into an unforgettably luxurious dish.
What you can expect is a hearty, supremely satisfying pasta dish where succulent shredded chicken is enveloped in a vibrant buffalo-spiced sauce. The flavors are a delightful dance of tangy heat from the buffalo wing sauce, savory depth from the ranch dressing mix, and a wonderfully mellowing creaminess from the cream cheese and shredded sharp cheddar. It’s a comforting bowl of pasta that's rich and flavorful, designed for easy weeknight dinners or casual gatherings where you want big flavor without the fuss.
Customizing this Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Pasta is straightforward. If you prefer a milder buffalo flavor, simply reduce the amount of buffalo wing sauce to suit your taste, or increase it for extra heat. The optional chopped cilantro adds a fresh, herbaceous note that beautifully complements the robust flavors, but feel free to omit it if it's not to your liking.
This Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Pasta is perfect for a cozy family dinner, a relaxed game day meal, or simply when you're in the mood for an incredibly flavorful and effortless meal. Serve it straight from the crockpot for a comforting experience.