Thursday, April 5, 2018

Crock Pot Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Pasta

Crock Pot Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Pasta: Savory Sweet and Satisfying

This pasta is creamy, cheesy and little spicy. Plus it is super easy to make. 

Crock Pot Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Pasta

Ingredients:
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce, divided
  • 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 16 ounces linguine noodles
Directions:
  1. In a crock pot add the chicken, broth, 1/4 cup buffalo sauce, ranch seasoning, garlic powder and black pepper.
  2. Place the cream cheese on top of the chicken in chunks and then sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
  3. Cover the crock pot and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.
  4. Remove the chicken from the crock pot and shred.
  5. Add the remaining 1/4 cup buffalo sauce and stir to mix well.
  6. In a small bowl whisk together the corn starch and water. Add the mixture to the crock pot and whisk until everything is well combined and smooth.
  7. Break the noodles in half and place them in the crock pot making sure they are in an even layer and mostly covered in liquid.
  8. Place the shredded chicken on top of the noodles.
  9. Cover the crock pot and cook on high for30-60 minutes or until the noodles are cooked, stirring 3-4 times during cooking time.
  10. If the liquid is all absorbed before the noodles are done cooking add 1/4 cup chicken broth at a time until the noodles are done.
Enjoy!!!

Notes:
To reheat this pasta, add a little bit of chicken broth or water to the pasta before reheating.

I use my Homemade Buffalo Sauce in this pasta.

Nutrition Facts
Serves: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 493
Total Fat
14.6g
Saturated Fat
8.6g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0g
Monounsaturated Fat
0g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
115.4mg
Sodium
819.6mg
Potassium
4.6mg
Total Carbohydrates
3.1g
Dietary Fiber
0g
Sugars
1.6g
Protein
32.7g
Vitamin A 6.47% Vitamin C 2%
Calcium 4.04% Iron 5.24%
*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use.

*Adapted from Slow Cooker Gourmet
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