Crockpot Chicken Bacon Ranch Mac & Cheese
This Crockpot Chicken Bacon Ranch Mac & Cheese combines seasoned tender chicken, creamy cheese sauce, pasta shells, ranch seasoning, and crispy bacon for an easy, rich slow cooker comfort meal.
Equipment
- crockpot For cooking the chicken and finishing the mac and cheese.
- large pot For cooking the pasta shells.
- mixing spoon For stirring the chicken, sauce, pasta, and cheeses.
- measuring cups For measuring the broth, cream, and cheeses.
- Measuring spoons For measuring the seasonings.
Ingredients
- 2–3 chicken breasts
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 packet ranch seasoning
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 4 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 16 oz medium pasta shells, cooked al dente
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella
- 1 cup cooked bacon, chopped
Instructions
- Add chicken to the crockpot and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and ranch seasoning.
- Add chicken broth and cream cheese.
- Cover and cook on high for 2½–3 hours (or low 5–6 hours).
- Shred the chicken directly in the crockpot and stir to melt the cream cheese into the sauce.
- Add heavy cream, cheddar, mozzarella, and cooked shells. Stir well.
- Cover and cook 20–30 minutes until everything is melted and creamy.
- Top with bacon right before serving.
Notes
Cook the chicken on high for 2½–3 hours or low for 5–6 hours. Shred the chicken directly in the crockpot before stirring in the cream, cheeses, and cooked pasta. Top with cooked bacon just before serving.