Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Pasta Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Pasta finished in the slow cooker

A bowl of Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Pasta hits hardest after a long day, once boneless, skinless chicken breasts, buffalo sauce, and chicken broth have had hours to soften and come together. That is the quiet appeal of this slow cooker buffalo chicken pasta: real food without standing over the pot.

With minimal prep time, this recipe allows the slow cooker to do the work, resulting in a creamy and spicy pasta dish that everyone will love.

Easy Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Pasta

This dish features shredded chicken cooked in a spicy buffalo sauce, combined with pasta and cream cheese for a rich, satisfying meal. The recipe takes about 6 hours in the slow cooker and serves 6 people.

Ingredients

1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup buffalo sauce
1 cup chicken broth
8 oz cream cheese, softened
12 oz pasta (penne or rotini work well)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped green onions or parsley for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and pour buffalo sauce and chicken broth over them. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until the chicken is cooked through and easily shredded.
Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.

Add Creaminess: Stir in the softened cream cheese until melted and well combined.
Cook the Pasta: In a separate pot, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and add to the slow cooker.
Combine: Stir everything together until the pasta is coated in the sauce. Add shredded cheddar cheese and mix until melted.