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Easy Slow Cooker Creamy Buffalo Chicken Pasta – Spicy & Comforting Dinner

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A delicious and creamy buffalo chicken pasta made effortlessly in a slow cooker, perfect for weeknight dinners.

  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup buffalo wing sauce
  • 1 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 12 ounces pasta (penne or rotini)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions (for garnish)
  • Additional buffalo sauce (optional for serving)

Instructions

  1. Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. Pour buffalo wing sauce and chicken broth over the chicken.
  3. Add softened cream cheese on top of the chicken and sauce mixture.
  4. Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper over ingredients.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is cooked through and easily shredded.
  6. Remove chicken and shred using two forks, then return to slow cooker.
  7. Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until well combined.
  8. Cook pasta according to package instructions in a separate pot until al dente, drain, and add to slow cooker. Stir to combine.
  9. Spoon pasta into bowls, garnish with chopped green onions, and drizzle with additional buffalo sauce if desired.

Notes

  • Adjust spiciness by using more or less buffalo sauce.
  • Cheese can be substituted with your preferred type for different flavor profiles.
  • Author: lily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American