Slow Cooker Crack Chicken Pasta

Ingredients

• ▢ 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• ▢ 2 cups chicken broth
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢ 16 ounces penne pasta,, uncooked
• ▢ 1 packet Ranch dressing mix
• ▢ 16 ounces cream cheese,, cut in cubes
• ▢ 1 cup water
• ▢ 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese,, divided
• ▢ 8 slices bacon,, cooked and crumbled
• ▢ 3 green onions,, sliced

Instructions 

• Place chicken breasts in a 6-quart slow cooker. Add chicken broth, black pepper, crushed red pepper, and garlic powder.
• Cover slow cooker and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours.
• Shred the chicken and add the pasta, Ranch dressing mix, cream cheese, water and half the cheddar cheese. Stir to mix and press pasta down into the liquid.
• Cover and cook on HIGH for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring after 20 minutes.
• Sprinkle the remaining cheddar, bacon, and green onions on top. Place lid back on and let sit 5 minutes. Serve.