Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Pasta

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If you're looking for a new and delicious slow cooker recipe, look no further. This Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Pasta is creamy with a kick from the buffalo wing sauce. It'll be a hit!

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Pasta

Oh hey! It's Mandy from Mandy's Recipe Box. I'm here with a new favorite recipe of mine. I am starting to like spicier food more and more. This is a recipe where the heat can be as little or as much as you want. I used only a little buffalo wing sauce and it was just barely spicy. My 3-year-old ate it up so it's totally family friendly.

You can make it like I've instructed and just add more buffalo wing sauce to the servings of those who want it spicier or add more when making it depending on your family's tastes.

I just wanted to eat the chicken once I had shredded it and added more sauce to it. But I'm glad I didn't because once the pasta is added and cooked, it's amazing. Creamy, flavorful and full of carbs. You have to make this recipe soon!

Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Pasta Ingredients

Chicken breasts
Chicken broth
Cream cheese
Cheddar cheese
Buffalo Wing sauce
Ranch dressing mix
Garlic powder
Salt
Cornstarch
Water
Fettuccine noodles

How to make Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Pasta

In a slow cooker, place the chicken, broth, ¼ cup buffalo wing sauce, ranch mix, garlic powder and salt. Top with the cream cheese and cheddar cheese.
Cover and cook on high 3 hours or low 8 hours.
Remove the chicken and shred with two forks. Add the remaining ¼ cup buffalo wing sauce to the chicken and stir to coat. Set aside.
Mix together the cornstarch and cold water. Add to the slow cooker and whisk everything together.
Add the fettuccine to the slow cooker and put the shredded chicken back in with it.
Cover and cook another hour until noodles are done, stirring every 15 minutes.

Buffalo Chicken Pasta Crockpot recipe tips

If needed, you can add water or more broth ¼ cup at a time while cooking the noodles.

Buffalo Chicken Pasta Crock Pot FAQs

Can you put raw pasta in a slow cooker?

Yes, you can put raw pasta in a slow cooker. Pasta tends to cook relatively quickly compared to other ingredients like chicken. It's important to add pasta towards the end of the cooking time to prevent it from getting mushy. Add it during the last 30 minutes to 1 hour of cooking time to avoid overcooking.

What happens if you don't brown chicken before cooking?

Browning chicken before cooking it adds flavor and texture to the dish. When you brown chicken, you create a Maillard reaction, which enhances the taste and appearance of the meat. However, if you choose not to brown the chicken before cooking, it will still cook through in the slow cooker, but the flavor may not be as rich.

Is it better to cook crockpot chicken on high or low?

Cooking chicken on low heat in a slow cooker usually turns out more tender and flavorful because it the slow and low setting allows more time for flavors to develop. Cooking on low is ideal if you have several hours to let the chicken cook.

Chicken made in a slow cooker on high heat may not turn out as tender, and the flavors might not develop as thoroughly, but it will still taste good.
If you're short on time, cooking on high is an option, but for the best results, cooking on low heat is generally recommended.

Buffalo Chicken Pasta Crockpot Recipe

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Pasta is so easy and delicious. The perfect slow cooker weeknight dinner with a creamy, spicy sauce!

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 5 5

Servings:

Calories: 689kcal

Author: Pretty Providence

Ingredients

3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
24 oz chicken broth
8 oz cream cheese cut into pieces
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup Buffalo Wing sauce divided
2 tablespoon dry ranch dressing mix
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
16 oz fettuccine noodles

Instructions

In a slow cooker, place the chicken, broth, ¼ cup buffalo wing sauce, ranch mix, garlic powder and salt. Top with the cream cheese and cheddar cheese.
Cover and cook on high 4 hours or low 8 hours.
Remove the chicken and shred with two forks. Add the remaining ¼ cup buffalo wing sauce to the chicken and stir to coat. Set aside.
Mix together the cornstarch and cold water. Add to the slow cooker and whisk everything together.
Add the chicken back in along with the noodles.
Cover and cook another hour until noodles are done, stirring every 15 minutes.