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Posted July 8, 2014 Last Updated November 16, 2019 by Jennifer // 259 Comments**This post may contain affiliate links**

Slow Cooker Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Pasta

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The most decadent, amazing and delicious meal to ever come out of your slow cooker! This Slow Cooker Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Pasta continues to get rave reviews! See why for yourself!

Slow Cooker Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Pasta on a white plateOhhhh, I’m going to be such a bad influence right now.  I mean, if you are trying to eat super healthy or stick to light salads for dinner you might want to look away.  Except don’t!  Because we all need a little indulgence now and then, right?  And this one is totally (and I mean TOTALLY) worth the splurge.  Delicious, rich, cheesy, creamy and just the right amount of spicy…. Slow Cooker Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Pasta.  Yes.  In the slow cooker.  Like every step of this recipe completed in the slow cooker.  Have I convinced you yet?

Slow Cooker Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Pasta on a white plate with a forkI don’t indulge in pasta any too often.  And when I do I usually eat a small helping and have lots of veggies or a side salad.  Not here.  No.  I stuffed myself full of this yummy, gooey, cheesy pasta.  And then started getting super pumped about the idea of sharing it with all of you!

Can you cook pasta in a slow cooker?

  • Yes! Make sure to use regular (not gluten free, etc.) pasta
  • Keep an eye on it the first time you make it, it can quickly overcook
  • If it’s not cooked enough, just add a little more liquid and let it cook a few minutes longer

Slow Cooker Cheesy Buffalo Chicken PastaI’m a huge fan of anything buffalo chicken.  I’ve mentioned once or twice (or a bazillion times) that it’s only been in the last year or two that I discovered the wonderful spicy flavor and now I can’t seem to stop myself.  I hope you don’t mind.  I think I could eat it every day.  I’ve found a couple of favorite sauces and still have lots of ideas for using them for dinners.

Tips for making this buffalo chicken pasta for your family:

  • This recipe will make a bit ‘ole pot of pasta.  Like enough to serve at least six people.  Unless you invite me to dinner.  In which case I’ll race you for seconds.  I’m not feeding six people at my house and in fact I only fed three with this meal.
  • My three year old is not a fan of buffalo sauce.  Yet.  She ate microwaved mac and cheese and I only felt a little guilty.  I know what I’m having for lunch!
  • If you want to heat some of this up for leftover just add a little splash of water or broth and it will be like the first time you ate it all over again.

Slow Cooker Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Pasta piled high on a white plate

Another tip on making pasta in the slow cooker:

Just a little note on how this will all go down.  You will cook everything but the pasta.  Then in the last 30-60 minutes you will add the noodles.

Try to be around at this point so you can walk by and give it a stir every now and then.  Your noodles will cook evenly and you will be glad you gave your arm a little workout.

Every time I’ve made pasta this way in the crockpot my noodles were perfectly done in exactly 45 minutes.

Slow Cooker Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Pasta twirled on a white plate with a fork

I also feel it’s important to tell you that if you love things buffalo chicken you really need to try my slow cooker buffalo chicken chili!!  Okay, now on the the recipe!

Slow Cooker Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Pasta

Slow Cooker Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Pasta

The most decadent, amazing and delicious meal to ever come out of your slow cooker! This Slow Cooker Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Pasta continues to get rave reviews! See why for yourself!
4.02 from 144 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours
Total Time: 5 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 648kcal
Author: Jennifer Draper

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce ((1/4 cup now, 1/4 cup later))
  • 1 tablespoon ranch dressing mix (( packet kind))
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch + 1 tablespoon water
  • 16 ounces linguine noodles
  • Chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Place chicken, broth, 1/4 cup buffalo sauce, and seasonings in crock
  • Top with cream cheese and shredded cheese
  • Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8
  • When chicken is fully cooked remove to separate bowl and shred with two forks
  • Add remaining 1/4 cup buffalo sauce to chicken and toss to coat
  • Set aside chicken
  • Whisk together corn starch and water and add to crock
  • Use a whisk and stir until cheese and cream cheese is all combined and smooth
  • Break noodles in half and place in crock
  • Top with chicken and cover
  • Turn crock on high for 30-60 minutes until noodles are fully cooked, stir 3-4 times during cooking
  • If noodles are not done you can add extra broth or water 1/4 cup at a time
  • Garnish with cilantro if desired and serve immediately

Notes

I made this in my 5 quart crock. It wasn't full but it gave me plenty of room to stir.

Nutrition

Calories: 648kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 1319mg | Potassium: 789mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 765IU | Vitamin C: 16.3mg | Calcium: 199mg | Iron: 2mg
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Comments

  1. Mona says

    November 17, 2019 at 4:44 pm

    5 stars
    The best ever!

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      November 17, 2019 at 6:58 pm

      Awesome! Thank you!

      Reply
  2. Fawn Finchum says

    October 30, 2019 at 8:44 am

    I think the recipe looks amazing, however I am not a big fan of buffalo sauce, can you suggest a substitute?

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      October 31, 2019 at 7:00 am

      You might enjoy this BBQ Chicken Pasta recipe instead!

      Reply
  3. Mareesa says

    July 30, 2019 at 5:16 pm

    5 stars
    I actually have added the cheese in the beginning each time I’ve made this! Although it appears as though I did it wrong, it’s worked out each time! Actually got it cooking now, that’s why I’m here to begin with 😊

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      August 5, 2019 at 7:12 am

      Hooray! So glad you love it!

      Reply
  4. Shanti Mynatt says

    July 17, 2019 at 1:57 pm

    A little confused with the directions do I add the cheese in with the chicken before starting to cook meat or after the chicken is already shredded?

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      July 29, 2019 at 10:54 am

      After the chicken is cooked and you remove it to shred, stir in cheese then add meat back in. Hope that helps!

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        September 10, 2019 at 7:26 am

        You should probably change the directions to state this. I thought it was weird that you would add cheeses so I looked for comments about it. Your directions say to add them then cook. I’m trying this for first time now.

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        • Hilary says

          September 24, 2019 at 1:44 pm

          Please update the direction. Numbers 2 and 8 are very confusing and I already put shredded cheese and cream cheese in the crock pot in the beginning… it’s too late to take them out… I hope it tastes good 😞

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          • Jennifer says

            September 25, 2019 at 7:31 am

            Will do ;). I hope it turned out great, you can truly make it either way and it should be totally fine.

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