Description
Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort dish that combines the zesty flavors of buffalo chicken with creamy, cheesy pasta. This easy recipe requires minimal prep time, making it perfect for game days, family dinners, or casual get-togethers. Just throw all the ingredients into your slow cooker, and let it work its magic while you sit back and enjoy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 packages cream cheese (8 oz each)
- 4 cups cooked shredded chicken
- ½ cup hot sauce (like Frank's)
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 oz envelope dry ranch seasoning mix
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 16 oz rotini pasta
- Optional: green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine softened cream cheese, shredded chicken, hot sauce, ranch dressing, dry ranch mix, and 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Stir well.
- Cover and cook on high for 1.5 to 2 hours or low for 3 to 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
- About 30 minutes before serving, cook rotini pasta according to package instructions; drain.
- Add drained pasta to the slow cooker and stir to incorporate with the buffalo chicken mixture.
- Top with remaining cheddar cheese; cover until melted.
- Garnish with green onions if desired before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg