Slow-Cooker Bacon-Ranch Chicken and Pasta

Health score
6%
Slow-Cooker Bacon-Ranch Chicken and Pasta
370 min.
6
320kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your dinner game with a dish that combines the irresistible flavors of bacon, ranch, and tender chicken? Look no further than this Slow-Cooker Bacon-Ranch Chicken and Pasta! Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also delivers a comforting meal that everyone will love.

Imagine coming home after a long day to the mouthwatering aroma of bacon and ranch wafting through your kitchen. With just a few simple ingredients and your trusty slow cooker, you can create a creamy, savory dish that pairs perfectly with al dente spaghetti. The combination of shredded chicken, crispy bacon, and a rich sauce made from cream of chicken soup and sour cream will have your taste buds dancing with delight.

This recipe serves six, making it ideal for family dinners or meal prep for the week ahead. With only 320 calories per serving, you can indulge in this hearty meal without the guilt. Plus, the slow cooker does all the work for you, allowing you to spend more time enjoying your meal and less time in the kitchen. So grab your slow cooker, gather your ingredients, and get ready to impress your family and friends with this deliciously satisfying dish!

Ingredients

  • slices bacon diced cooked
  • lb chicken breast 
  • 10.8 oz cream of chicken soup canned
  • oz spaghetti cooked
  • cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  • oz ranch seasoning 
  • cup cream sour
  • 0.5 cup water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Spray 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray; place chicken breasts in cooker.
  2. In medium bowl, mix remaining ingredients except spaghetti.
  3. Pour over top of chicken.
  4. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 hours or on High heat setting 3 to 4 hours.
  5. When about 15 minutes are left, cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package.
  6. Just before serving, shred chicken with 2 forks, and toss creamy chicken mixture with cooked spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts

Calories320kcal
Protein29.6%
Fat44.52%
Carbs25.88%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.58
Glycemic Load
7
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
12.326086894326%

Flavonoids

Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:320kcal
16%
Fat:15.5g
23.84%
Saturated Fat:6.19g
38.7%
Carbohydrates:20.28g
6.76%
Net Carbohydrates:19.53g
7.1%
Sugar:1.8g
2%
Cholesterol:82.98mg
27.66%
Sodium:946.48mg
41.15%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:23.18g
46.36%
Selenium:40.76µg
58.23%
Vitamin B3:9.12mg
45.6%
Vitamin B6:0.66mg
32.81%
Phosphorus:258.39mg
25.84%
Vitamin B5:1.44mg
14.44%
Potassium:415.3mg
11.87%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.23%
Manganese:0.21mg
10.58%
Magnesium:35.54mg
8.88%
Iron:1.44mg
7.99%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
7.81%
Zinc:1.17mg
7.77%
Copper:0.15mg
7.34%
Vitamin A:357.9IU
7.16%
Calcium:56.27mg
5.63%
Vitamin B12:0.32µg
5.31%
Vitamin E:0.62mg
4.15%
Fiber:0.74g
2.97%
Vitamin K:3.1µg
2.95%
Folate:9.04µg
2.26%
Vitamin C:1.62mg
1.96%