Slow Cooker Amish Bacon Chicken Pasta
Slow Cooker Amish Bacon Chicken Pasta is a creamy, savory dinner made with tender chicken, smoky bacon, ranch seasoning, and your favorite pasta. The slow cooker does most of the work for a filling family meal.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts Slice in half lengthwise or pound thinner if especially thick.
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon Cut in half crosswise if the strips are extra long.
- 1 10.5-ounce can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 1-ounce packet ranch seasoning mix
- 12 ounces dry pasta Use rotini, penne, or egg noodles; cook just before serving.
- 1 small amount nonstick cooking spray or oil For coating the slow cooker.
Instructions
- Lightly coat the inside of the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray or a thin film of oil.
- Arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer in the bottom of the slow cooker, slicing or pounding especially thick pieces so they cook evenly.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the condensed cream of chicken soup and ranch seasoning mix until smooth.
- Spoon the soup-and-ranch mixture over the chicken and spread it around so the chicken is covered.
- Lay the bacon slices over the sauced chicken, overlapping them slightly if needed.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours or on HIGH for 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours, until the chicken is very tender and reaches at least 165°F in the center.
- About 20 minutes before serving, cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water according to the package directions until al dente, then drain it well.
- Use two forks to shred or break the cooked chicken into bite-size pieces directly in the slow cooker, mixing it with the sauce and bacon.
- Taste the sauce before adding salt, then add black pepper if desired and toss the hot drained pasta gently with the bacon chicken sauce.
- Serve warm, or divide the pasta among bowls and spoon the chicken, bacon, and sauce over each serving.
Notes
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat individual portions gently in the microwave with a splash of milk or broth, stirring once or twice, or warm them in a skillet over low heat with a splash of liquid.
Nutrition
Calories: 660kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 56gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 122mgSodium: 1570mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g