Skinny Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Pasta

Skinny Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Pasta

houseKaren Clark

Skinny Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Pasta

Author: Chef Allie
Total Time: 8 hours
Yield: 6 servings

Description

Craving a delicious and hearty meal that’s both healthy and easy to prepare? Look no further than this Skinny Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Pasta! This recipe combines the zesty flavors of buffalo chicken with creamy cheese and tender pasta, making it perfect for meal prep or a cozy family dinner. Set it and forget it—your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp avocado oil spray
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 packet Hidden Valley Ranch mix
  • 1 tbsp Nothin’ But Ranch
  • 1/2 cup hot sauce
  • 1/2 cup bone broth
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 14.5 oz Tuttoroso canned no salt added diced tomatoes (undrained)
  • 1/2 cup Bolthouse Farms chunky blue cheese yogurt dressing
  • 1/2 cup Philadelphia whipped cream cheese
  • 1 cup Kraft fat-free cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup Kraft fat-free mozzarella cheese
  • Scallions (for garnish)
  • 1 box Ronzoni penne pasta

Instructions

  1. Prep the Crockpot: Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot, breast side down.
  2. Season: Spray lightly with avocado oil and season with salt, pepper, and both ranch seasonings.
  3. Add Sauces: Pour the hot sauce over the chicken, followed by the bone broth at the bottom of the crockpot.
  4. Add Veggies: Layer in the diced celery, onion, and undrained diced tomatoes.
  5. Dress It Up: Pour the blue cheese dressing over the top and set the crockpot to low for 6-8 hours.
  6. Shred the Chicken: Once the chicken is fully cooked, shred it to your liking.
  7. Cook the Pasta: Cook the Ronzoni penne according to package instructions, then add it to the shredded chicken.
  8. Mix in Cheese: Fold in the fat-free cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, covering on low for 15 minutes until melted.
  9. Serve: Garnish with additional hot sauce and chopped scallions. Enjoy!

Prep Time

  • 10 minutes

Cook Time

  • 6 to 8 hours

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Note

With our recipes, please note that the ingredients we use are just suggestions! If you don’t have the exact ones on hand, feel free to substitute with what works for you and your family—just don’t use other spices…LOL!