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Crock Pot Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

Author: Ryan Allen
This recipe takes the classic combo of tender chicken, crispy bacon, and zesty ranch to a whole new level by letting your slow cooker do the heavy lifting. With creamy textures, a touch of spinach, and cheddar cheese, this Crock Pot Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta is a true winner for any day of the week!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 921 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup low sodium chicken broth
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 (1 oz) packet of dry ranch mix
  • 8 oz cream cheese (cut into 8 cubes
  • 1½ cup cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 cups fresh spinach (chopped)
  • 8 strips bacon (cooked and chopped)
  • 1 lb rotini pasta (cooked to al dente)

Instructions
 

  • Place chicken in the bottom of a 6-quart crock pot and pour chicken broth over the top.
  • Season the chicken with black pepper and ranch seasoning mix. Then, place the cream cheese on top.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 2½-3½ hours.
  • Remove chicken and mix in cheddar cheese until well combined. Add heavy cream, spinach, and bacon. Mix until well combined. Then add the chicken back in and continue to cook for 30 minutes. (* See Notes)
  • While the new ingredients are cooking, cook pasta to al dente per directions on the package.
  • Mix pasta into the sauce and serve while hot. Enjoy!

Notes

*There are two ways to prepare the chicken.
  1. Cubed Chicken - Cut into 1-inch chunks before adding it into the crock pot. If you use this method, you will not need to remove the chicken when adding the final ingredients.
  2. Shredded Chicken - If you use this method, in step four, shred the chicken with two forks before adding it back into the crock pot.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 921kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 48gFat: 53gSaturated Fat: 27gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 203mgSodium: 671mgPotassium: 830mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2357IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 297mgIron: 2mg

*Nutrition information is an estimate. It may vary based on ingredients, brands, and changes in cooking methods listed in the recipe. If you need exact ingredient numbers, I recommend calculating them with your preferred nutrition calculator.

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