Crockpot Creamy Ranch Chicken Pasta: Easy Dinner Delight!
A delicious and easy-to-make creamy ranch chicken pasta dish cooked in a crockpot, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts
- 1 packet ranch seasoning
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 12 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot.
- Sprinkle the ranch seasoning over the chicken.
- Add the cream cheese and chicken broth to the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions and drain.
- Add the cooked pasta and shredded cheese to the crockpot and stir until combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use low-fat cream cheese.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Crockpot, Creamy, Ranch, Chicken, Pasta, Easy Dinner