Description
Ingredients:
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2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (or raw chicken breasts, diced)
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6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
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12 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or elbow)
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1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
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1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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2 cups chicken broth
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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2 green onions, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions:
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Prepare the Crock Pot:
If using raw chicken, place it in the Crock Pot first. -
Mix the creamy sauce:
In a bowl, combine ranch seasoning, cream of chicken soup, heavy cream, chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Pour over the chicken. -
Cook:
Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours (or HIGH 2–3 hours) until chicken is tender. -
Add pasta and cheese:
About 30 minutes before serving, stir in uncooked pasta, cheddar, Parmesan, and crumbled bacon.
Cover and cook until pasta is tender and sauce is creamy. -
Serve:
Garnish with chopped green onions and extra cheese, if desired.