Description
This Crock Pot Salsa Ranch Chicken Pasta is a creamy and flavorful dish that is sure to become a family favorite. Tender chicken cooked in a savory salsa and ranch sauce, combined with pasta for a hearty meal that is easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sauce:
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup chunky salsa
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese (cubed)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Other:
- 12 ounces penne or rotini pasta
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place the Chicken: In the crock pot, lay the chicken breasts at the bottom.
- Add Seasonings: Sprinkle the ranch seasoning over the chicken, then pour in the salsa and cream of chicken soup.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
- Combine Ingredients: Add cubed cream cheese, stir until melted, then mix in the sour cream.
- Cook Pasta: Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, and add to the crock pot.
- Finish and Serve: Stir to coat the pasta, top with cheddar cheese (optional), let it melt, and garnish with cilantro.
Notes
- You can opt for Greek yogurt instead of sour cream or use low-fat cream cheese for a lighter version.
- For spicier flavor, choose a hotter salsa or add red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
