SLOW-COOKER BUFFALO CHICKEN RIGATONI

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Bringing together everything you love about Buffalo chicken wings, this easy slow-cooker dish delivers a creamy pasta that's just as perfect for the family dinner table as it is for a game-day gathering.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup Buffalo wing sauce
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
8 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 oz)
12 oz rigatoni, cooked and drained as directed on package
1/3 cup blue cheese crumbles
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions

Steps:

  • Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Sprinkle chicken with celery salt, salt and pepper; arrange in slow cooker. Pour Buffalo sauce over chicken; stir in garlic. Cover; cook on High heat setting about 2 hours or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut (at least 165°F). Remove chicken and, using two forks, shred into bite-size pieces.
  • Add cream cheese and Cheddar cheese to slow cooker; stir to combine. Cover; cook 15 minutes. Beat with whisk until cheeses have melted into sauce. Add rigatoni and shredded chicken; stir to combine. Cover; cook about 5 minutes or until hot. Garnish with blue cheese and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 690, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 200 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 46 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1130 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1 g

Heinrich Pretorius
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This is one of my favorite slow-cooker recipes. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Usman Naseer
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's a great dish to serve at parties or potlucks.


Md Nasre
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This dish is perfect for a casual weeknight dinner. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Khanya Methem
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I'm always looking for new slow-cooker recipes and this one definitely fits the bill. It's easy to make and the results are delicious.


Irfan Sipra
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Mdmamunmiya Mdmamunmiya
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


ryan smirh
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


besham khan
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my sauce turned out really watery. I think I might have added too much chicken broth.


Robert Bingo
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This was the best buffalo chicken rigatoni I've ever had! The chicken was so tender and the sauce was perfect.


Marc Baneti
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Overall, this was a good recipe. I would definitely make it again, but I would make a few changes.


Ayush Singh
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This recipe was easy to follow, but the sauce was a little too spicy for my taste. I'll try using less cayenne pepper next time.


Hanny Hemedy
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The chicken came out a little dry, but the sauce was delicious. I'll try adding more liquid next time.


Mahnoor Butt
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand. It's also really easy to make, which is a bonus.


Lawasso Johnson
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This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. I can just throw everything in the slow cooker in the morning and dinner is ready when I get home.


Roxy Torres
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The buffalo sauce is the perfect amount of spicy and the chicken is always cooked to perfection.


Shannon Afuwape
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This slow-cooker buffalo chicken rigatoni was a hit with my family! The chicken was fall-apart tender and the sauce was perfectly spicy. I served it with a side of ranch dressing and everyone loved it.