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Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken Pasta Recipe

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. boneless chicken breasts boneless chicken breasts
  • 3/4 cup KC Masterpiece® Sweet Honey and Molasses Barbecue Sauce® KC Masterpiece® Sweet Honey and Molasses Barbecue Sauce®
  • 1 Tbsp. dry ranch dressing mix dry ranch dressing mix
  • 3 cups chicken broth chicken broth
  • 1 Tbsp. cornstarch cornstarch
  • 8 oz. cream cheese cream cheese
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 lb. pasta (penne or rigatoni are best) pasta (penne or rigatoni are best)
  • 4 sprigs fresh cilantro (for garnish) fresh cilantro (for garnish)

Instructions

    Prep

    • Place the chicken in the slow cooker along with 1/2 cup of the KC Masterpiece® sauce and ranch dressing mix. Pour in the chicken broth and stir gently to combine.

    Cook

    • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. Make sure chicken reaches an internal temperature of at least 165ºF. When the chicken is done, remove from the slow cooker (keep the liquid on the pot) and place in a large mixing bowl. Using 2 forks, shred the meat. Toss with remaining KC Masterpiece® sauce until evenly coated.
    • Whisk cornstarch into the remaining liquid in the slow cooker. Add cream cheese and cheddar cheese and continue to whisk until melted and smooth. Stir in uncooked pasta noodles and top with chicken. Cover and cook for 30-60 minutes until pasta is cooked, stirring occasionally (add additional water as necessary).
    • Plate and garnish with cilantro. Serve immediately.