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!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 5

Total Time 5 20

Servings

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 (which were added in step 2 and should now be soft and melted) are 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.

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