Crock Pot Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
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An easy slow cooker dinner idea. This Crock Pot Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta is a creamy mixture of shredded chicken, cream cheese, ranch dressing mix and bacon that’s served with pasta. A family favorite, comfort food recipe everyone will request again and again.
There are so many things to love about this chicken pasta recipe! First, it’s a slow cooker pasta recipe that takes 15 minutes of prep time, and then it simmers all day.
Second, it’s a chicken bacon ranch pasta – basically three of my family’s favorite things combined into one! Third, it’s so, so easy to make! It’s basically your dream weeknight dinner. If you love this recipe, then make this chicken bacon ranch casserole too!
You Will Love This Easy Crockpot Recipe!
I was inspired to make this because everyone loves my bacon ranch pasta salad! This has the same flavors but it’s served up as a creamy, warm pasta dish.
I love to make this pasta dish when my family needs a comforting, cozy dinner. The creamy ranch sauce with the bacon and chicken is so good. Spoon it over pasta and everyone will gobble it up!
We love it with a salad on the side or a cooked veggie like broccoli. Sometimes I add some garlic bread when we really need some comfort!
There are no precooking steps – just mix up the sauce and add it to the slow cooker with the chicken.
You can prep this recipe in the morning and let it simmer all day. When it’s time to eat, just boil some pasta, shred the chicken and dinner is ready! It’s such an easy dinner – I know you’re going to love it.
Ingredients
- Minced garlic cloves
- Dry ranch dressing mix – buy a packet or make your own ranch seasoning!
- Condensed cream of chicken soup
- Greek yogurt – or try the same amount of sour cream.
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Cooked chopped bacon – I love air fryer bacon or use prepared bacon bits to make it even easier.
- Pasta – we love to use cavatappi!
How to Make It
Coat the inside of the crockpot with nonstick cooking spray. Place the chicken breasts inside.
Combine the soup, yogurt, garlic, ranch seasoning mix, and chopped bacon in a small mixing bowl. Pour the mixture over the top of the chicken.
Place the lid on top and cook the chicken and sauce for 3 1/2 hours on high or for six to seven hours on low.
Once you’re ready for dinner, boil the pasta to al dente following the package directions and then drain it. While it cooks, shred the cooked chicken in the crockpot and stir to mix it into the sauce.
Spoon the chicken bacon ranch sauce over the top of the cooked pasta for serving.
Side Dish Ideas
- Veggies: Pair the pasta with some glazed carrots, air fryer asparagus, or ranch carrots.
- Bread: Try my easy breadsticks or homemade dinner rolls!
Pro Tips
Chicken: I like chicken breasts for this dish, but you can use the same amount of boneless skinless chicken thighs.
Pasta: Any pasta shape will work! Penne pasta, rotini pasta, or bowtie pasta are all great. Or try spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccine.
Garnish: Add some toppings to dress it up! Sprinkle some shredded cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, or Parmesan cheese over the top for some cheesiness. Top it with chopped parsley or chives for a pop of color and flavor. Add a little more bacon for a crispy finish!
Leftovers: Store the leftover chicken pasta in an airtight container and warm it up in the microwave for an easy lunch the next day.
Be sure to print this chicken bacon ranch pasta recipe so you can make it this week! It’s the best dinner when you’re craving pasta. I hope you love it!
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Crock Pot Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
Ingredients
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 ounce package dry ranch dressing mix
- 10.75 ounces can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 ccup cooked and chopped bacon or bacon bits
- 3 cups pasta we used cavatappi
Instructions
- Spray crock pot insert with with non stick cooking spray. Place chicken breasts in liner.
- In a small bowl mix cream of chicken soup, Greek yogurt, garlic and ranch dressing mix, bacon bits in a small bowl until combined. Pour mixture over chicken.
- Cover crock pot and cook on high 3 1/2 hours or on low for 6-7 hours.
- When chicken is done cooking prepare pasta according to directions on box.
- Shred chicken in crock pot and stir to combine. Serve over prepared pasta.
Almendra g says
Is it possible to cook this on the stove?
Julie Evink says
I would think you could adapt it to cook on the stove. I would boil your chicken and shred it then do the sauce.
Erika says
Quick question: Does this freeze well? I want to make this and put it in the freezer…just not sure how it will do?
Julie Evink says
I’m not sure Erika since I’ve never tried it!
Leanna says
Hi Julie, it looks like you have shredded cheese or something I top as a garnish as well. What kind of cheese is that? I am hoping to make this next week. Looks great.
Leanna
Julie Evink says
I think I just threw some Parmesan cheese on top to “pretty” it up for the picture!
Leanna says
Thanks!
Kylee Robinson says
Made this today,with a few minor tweaks…. and it was absolutely delicious!! Thanks for a great new meal idea 🙂
Julie Evink says
So glad you enjoyed it Kylee!
Rachel says
For the greek yogurt, is that the “plain” flavor?
Julie Evink says
Yup!
Jayme says
Hi I was just wondering when you say package of ranch dressing… Do you mean the individual packages you can get or do you use like a bottle of the dressing? Sorry if that’s a dumb question, I was just wondering because I want to make this, it looks delicious!!! Thanks 🙂
Julie Evink says
Just a package of the dry mix!
Cristy says
Do you cut chicken or put it in whole?
Julie Evink says
I put it in whole. It gets nice and tender by the time it’s done and it just falls apart for you!
Cristy says
Thank you!! Can’t wait to taste it!! 🙂
Julie Evink says
Enjoy!
Jana says
is the chicken frozen or thawed out to begin in the crock pot?
Julie Evink says
I used thawed chicken.
Olivia says
Sorry, this may be a dumb question, but do you cook the bacon first or put it in the mixture raw? Thanks!
Julie Evink says
Hey Olivia, You actually use the Real Bacon Bits which are already cooked. You can usually find them in a little yellow bag right by all the salad dressings at the grocery store. Hope this helps! You could fry some regular bacon and add that if you want to go that route too. I just used the others because I didn’t want to fry bacon!
Autumn says
I’m ridiculous. What kind of pasta was it you used for this dish in the photo? Corkscrew pasta?
This looks delicious! I’m going to make it for my boyfriend and I. We adore Crock Pot dishes.
Julie Evink says
I’ve always called it Cavatappi, but there are other names for it I’m sure!
Gail says
I made this for dinner today.It’s simple and simply great! Chicken was tender and flavorful. Pasta and sauce were wonderful. Only one suggestion..I think next time i will add frozen peas. Always looking for ways to sneak veggies in.
Gail
Julie Evink says
That would bee a great addition!
Mary. says
Can I subsititute “Gili” (flower shaped pasta) in place of the “corkscrew” shape?
Julie Evink says
Yes that would be fine.
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