• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Pretty Providence

  • Recipes
  • Crafts
  • Printables
  • Holidays
  • Favorite Things
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • Crafts
  • Printables
  • Holidays
  • Favorite Things
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • TikTok
    • YouTube
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipes
    • Crafts
    • Printables
    • Holidays
    • Favorite Things
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • TikTok
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Buffalo Chicken Crock Pot Pasta

    Home » Recipes » Chicken » Buffalo Chicken Crock Pot Pasta

    Published: Oct 4, 2016 · Modified: Apr 23, 2024 by Pretty Providence · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

    Tweet
    Pin560
    Share
    Email
    560 Shares
    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    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!

    Buffalo Chicken Pasta

    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!

    Buffalo Chicken Pasta

    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

    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
    Print Pin Rate
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 5 hours hours
    Total Time: 5 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6
    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.

    Notes

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

    Nutrition

    Calories: 689kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 207mg | Sodium: 2235mg | Potassium: 779mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 870IU | Vitamin C: 9.3mg | Calcium: 280mg | Iron: 2.4mg
    Did you make this recipe?Mention @prettyprovidenceblog or tag #prettyprovidence!

     

    Buffalo Chicken Pasta

    Be sure to visit Mandy's Recipe Box on social media!
    Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram

    And check out these other slow cooker recipes:

    Slow Cooker Cheesy Rice and Chicken Casserole

    Tweet
    Pin560
    Share
    Email
    560 Shares

    More Chicken

    • Best White Chicken Chili Recipe
    • slow cooker teriyaki chicken in a white bowl with chopsticks
      Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken
    • Marinated grilled chicken thighs on a white platter.
      Best Chicken Thigh Marinade
    • Two hardshell chicken tacos in a brown taco holder next to a green towel.
      Crockpot Chicken Tacos

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      Leave a Reply Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Rating




    1. Melissa McArthur

      July 15, 2019 at 3:20 pm

      5 stars
      This pasta looks super flavorful and TASTY!!

      Reply
      • Jessica

        July 15, 2019 at 3:23 pm

        Thank you so much!

        Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    Hi, we're Sarah and Jessica, and we're so glad you're here! We created this site to share recipes, crafts, DIY projects and free printables.

    More about us →

    Most Popular Posts

    • Breakfast casserole with sausage, eggs, cheese and bell peppers on a white plate
      Sausage and Egg Casserole (Without Bread)
    • DIY desk made from two storage cube bookshelves and IKEA desk top with marble look
      DIY IKEA Desk Hack
    • Iron-on t-shirt with Cricut collage of supplies needed, iron-on cut and weeded, and then the final shirt that says "#tired" in gold iron-on letters
      How to Make a Shirt with Cricut
    • The Office birthday party table with decorations, food, balloons and "it is your birthday" sign
      The Office Theme Birthday Party - "It Is Your Birthday."
    • Teepee style blanket fort made with bedsheets and clothesline hung from a light fixture.
      How To Build The Best Blanket Fort
    • German Pancakes just out of the oven, dusted with powdered sugar in a glass baking dish.
      Dutch Baby Pancake Recipe
    See more Most Popular Posts →

    Father's Day

    • Yogurt Toppings on a table for brunch bar, granola, coconut, strawberries, blueberries, oranges, pineapple, kiwi.
      Yogurt Toppings Bar
    • Breakfast charcuterie board with crepe toppings, fruit, spreads, bacon and powdered sugar
      Crepe Toppings Breakfast Charcuterie Board
    • World's Best Pop tie shaped gift tags, one tag taped on a bottle of root beer
      Soda Pop Shirt and Tie - Father's Day Printable & Gift Idea
    • Collage of DIY Father's Day Gifts
      Easy DIY Father's Day Gifts
    • DIY Breakfast In Bed Tray and Kit
    • DIY vinyl tumblers for grandparents
      DIY Grandma and Grandpa Tumblers
    See more Father's Day →

    Summer Recipes

    • two glasses of watermelon slush with lime slices and sugar on the rims
      Watermelon Slushie
    • creamy apple dip in a white bowl with granny smith apple slices surrounding it.
      Creamy Apple Dip
    • 4th of July snacks on a charcuterie board with red, white and blue foods - crackers, meat, cheeses and fruit.
      4th of July Snacks Charcuterie Board
    • Collage of three photos: creamsicle fluff salad, fruit salad with whipped topping, and seven-layer bean dip.
      30+ Easy Potluck Dishes
    • Watermelon feta salad with cucumber and mint in a white bowl.
      Watermelon Feta Salad
    • close up of a bowl of corn salsa
      World's Best Corn Salsa
    See more Summer Recipes →

    Kids Activities

    • An image of a Harry Potter word search next to a wand and a griffindor cloak.
      Harry Potter Word Search
    • A printable summer reading chart with a young girls hand filling in the bubbles.
      Summer Reading Chart Printable
    • Taylor Swift bracelet ideas lots of bead bracelets with taylor swift song names on them on a wrist.
      Taylor Swift Friendship Bracelets
    • Tie-dye sugar cookie with neon pink, purple, turquoise and orange swirled together
      Tie Dye Cookies
    • Olympic-Themed Party Ideas, Crafts and Recipes
    • Blind taste test printable worksheet with chocolate chips and a pen
      Blind Taste Test
    See more Kids Activities →

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer
    • Accessibility Policy

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact
    • Media Kit
    • FAQ

    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

     

    Copyright © 2023 Pretty Providence LLC