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Ranch Chicken Crock Pot Pasta with Fresh Herbs

Ranch Chicken Crock Pot Pasta with Fresh Herbs for Cozy Nights

This creamy Ranch Chicken Crock Pot Pasta with Fresh Herbs is a comforting meal perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Sauce
  • 2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Use for easy shredding
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth Can substitute with vegetable or beef broth
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese For creamy sauce consistency
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt is a lighter alternative
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise Optional for added richness
For the Fresh Herb Flavor
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Reserve a tablespoon for garnishing
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Dill Essential for ranch flavor
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Scallions Slice for texture and color
For the Flavor Boost
  • 4 cloves Garlic Mince well for distribution
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust based on taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper Customize to spice preference
For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Dry Pasta Use short pasta for best results; gluten-free alternatives are available

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Start by chopping fresh parsley and scallions, and mincing garlic.
  2. In your slow cooker, pour in the chicken broth and season with salt and black pepper. Add the chopped herbs, minced garlic, and sliced scallions, stirring to combine. Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts on top, ensuring they are well-covered. Set slow cooker to high and cook for 4 hours.
  3. About 15 minutes before the chicken is done, cook your dry pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix the cream cheese with ¼ cup of the hot cooking liquid from the slow cooker until smooth. Stir in the sour cream and mayonnaise (if using).
  5. Once the chicken is cooked, shred it using two forks and return it to the slow cooker. Gently fold in the cooked pasta along with the cream sauce.
  6. Sprinkle the reserved fresh parsley over the top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is a weeknight staple and can be made ahead of time for convenience.

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