Craving a mouthwatering, gluten-free meal that'll make your taste buds dance? Prepare to be amazed by this Bacon Mushroom Ranch Crockpot Chicken n Pasta - the ultimate comfort food that's so easy, you'll think you've discovered a culinary magic trick! Imagine tender, perfectly seasoned chicken, succulent mushrooms, crispy bacon, and perfectly cooked gluten-free pasta, all swimming in a rich, creamy ranch-infused sauce. This one-pot wonder is about to become your new obsession, guaranteed to impress both family and friends with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 6 hrs
Total Time: 6 hrs 15 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup gluten-free pasta
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 packet ranch seasoning
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by washing and patting chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon, drain on paper towels, and crumble once cooled. Reserve bacon grease if desired for extra flavor.
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker in a single layer.
- Sprinkle sliced mushrooms evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Sprinkle entire packet of ranch seasoning over chicken and mushrooms, ensuring even coverage.
- Pour chicken broth carefully around the sides of the chicken, avoiding washing off the seasoning.
- Cover crockpot and cook on low heat setting for 6 hours, or until chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- During the last 30 minutes of cooking, prepare gluten-free pasta according to package instructions, ensuring to drain and set aside.
- Once chicken is fully cooked, remove breasts from crockpot and shred using two forks.
- Return shredded chicken to the crockpot and mix with cooking liquid and mushrooms.
- Stir in cooked gluten-free pasta and crumbled bacon.
- Serve hot, garnishing with additional cracked black pepper or fresh herbs if desired.
Tips
- For extra flavor, consider using the reserved bacon grease when seasoning the chicken.
- Ensure your chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F to guarantee food safety.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with cold water and stir into the liquid during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Use fresh mushrooms for the best texture and flavor profile.
- If you don't have ranch seasoning packet, you can make your own with dried herbs like dill, parsley, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut milk instead of chicken broth and check that your ranch seasoning is dairy-free.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after shredding to absorb more of the delicious cooking liquid.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 450kcal
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 45g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 120mg
