Description
Crock Pot Chicken Ranch Pasta is a creamy and flavorful dish that brings together tender chicken, rich cheese, and a delightful ranch seasoning. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this one-pot meal is not only easy to prepare but also promises to satisfy everyone’s cravings. Simply toss the ingredients into your slow cooker and let it work its magic while you go about your day. With minimal cleanup required, it’s a hassle-free option that will quickly become a staple in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 pkg dry ranch dressing mix
- 8 oz cream cheese (cubed)
- 1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups spinach (chopped)
- 1 lb rotini pasta
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with black pepper and place them in the slow cooker.
- Pour the chicken broth around the chicken, then sprinkle the ranch dressing mix on top.
- Cube and add the cream cheese on top of the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours until cooked through.
- Remove cooked chicken, shred it, and return it to the slow cooker along with cheddar cheese, heavy cream, chopped spinach.
- Mix well and cook for another 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain.
- Combine pasta with the chicken mixture in the slow cooker, stirring until evenly coated. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg