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Bowl of creamy chicken bacon ranch pasta topped with melted mozzarella and crispy bacon, served with Caesar salad and garlic bread on a rustic table

chicken bacon ranch pasta

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  • Author: jessica
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4–6 hours (low) or 2.5–3.5 hours (high)
  • Total Time: About 5 hours
  • Yield: 6 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast

  • 1/2 tsp each: salt, black pepper, paprika, onion powder

  • 1 tbsp ranch seasoning mix

  • 1 tbsp minced garlic (fresh or jarred)

  • 1 (15 oz) jar Alfredo sauce (Rao’s recommended)

  • 6 slices cooked bacon, chopped (crispy preferred)

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

  • 16 oz pasta (Cellentani recommended)

  • Cooking spray (for the Crockpot)


Instructions

  1. Prep the Slow Cooker: Spray the inside of your Crockpot with cooking spray.

  2. Add Ingredients: Lay chicken breasts in the bottom. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, and ranch seasoning. Add minced garlic and pour Alfredo sauce on top.

  3. Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours or HIGH for 2.5–3.5 hours, until chicken is fully cooked (165°F).

  4. Boil Pasta: 20–30 minutes before the chicken is done, boil pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

  5. Shred Chicken: Shred or cube chicken in the Crockpot.

  6. Mix It Up: Stir in mozzarella cheese and chopped bacon. Let melt for 5–10 minutes.

  7. Finish: Add cooked pasta to the Crockpot, stir everything together, and serve hot.