Slow Cooker Crack Chicken Pasta is full of cheese, bacon, and ranch seasoning. A very rich pasta dish that’s easy to make in a crock pot.

 
This slow cooker dinner is pure comfort food the whole family will love. The pasta cooks right in the slow cooker for easy clean-up.
What is Crack Chicken"
Crack Chicken refers to a combination of cheese, ranch, and bacon. “Crack” recipes have become extremely popular and it’s obvious why. It is such a great flavor combination.
Ingredients Needed

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts- chicken thighs can be used instead.
Chicken broth– use low-sodium if you want it less salty. (The ranch seasoning, cream cheese, cheddar cheese and bacon add a lot of salt.)
Black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic powder Ranch seasoning– I use Hidden Valley Ranch
Penne pasta
Cream cheese
Cheddar cheese– Colby Jack or Pepper Jack can be used instead.
Bacon
Green onions

Equipment Needed
You will need a 6-quart or slightly larger slow cooker for this recipe.

Three Steps To This Recipe
Step 1– Cook the chicken in the slow cooker with the chicken broth, black pepper, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper flakes. This step takes 5 to 6 hours.
Step 2– The chicken gets shredded and the pasta, cream cheese, ranch seasoning, and half the cheddar cheese get added in. This step takes 30 to 40 minutes.
Step 3– Sprinkle bacon, remaining cheddar and green onions on top.
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