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Instructions
1
Place the chicken breasts in a 8 quart slow cooker and pour the chicken broth on top.
2
Season the chicken with the pepper and ranch packet. Place the cubed cream cheese all over top.
3
Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours. Or until the chicken is cooked.
4
Remove the chicken and set aside, mix in the cheddar cheese, heavy cream, spinach and bacon, mix until well combined. You can either shred the chicken or cube it, once cut however way place back into the slow cooker and cover and cook for another 30 minutes.
5
While that’s cooking, boil the pasta on the stove until the noodles are cooked.
6
Drain and then mix the pasta into the slow cooker and stir well. Serve and enjoy! Top with chopped scallions!
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Shred Chicken at Peak Tenderness 🍗Remove chicken breasts when they reach 165°F internal temperature, then shred immediately while still warm for the most tender texture that won't dry out as it cools.
- Cook Pasta Al Dente Separately 🍝Cook rotini pasta 1-2 minutes under al dente in salted boiling water, then add to the slow cooker at the very end to prevent mushiness and maintain proper texture.
- Layer Your Cheeses Strategically 🧀Add cream cheese during the last 30 minutes and cheddar in the final 15 minutes to achieve a silky, well-emulsified sauce that won't separate or become grainy.
- Crisp Bacon the Smart Way 🥓Cook bacon until just crispy, crumble it, and reserve half to stir in at the end—this preserves texture and prevents it from becoming soggy in the slow cooker's moisture.
- Balance Seasoning with Ranch Powder 🧂Taste the sauce before adding the full ranch packet since slow cooking concentrates flavors; add it gradually and adjust with black pepper to avoid over-salting the dish.
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