Best 6 Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Rigatoni Recipes

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Slow cooker buffalo chicken rigatoni is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a potluck. It features tender rigatoni pasta, juicy chicken coated in a flavorful buffalo sauce, and a creamy Alfredo sauce that ties it all together. The best part is that you can throw everything in your slow cooker and let it do the work for you. In just a few hours, you'll have a delicious and comforting meal that the whole family will love.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

SLOW COOKER BUFFALO CHICKEN RIGATONI | LET'S DISH RECIPES



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Yield 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

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SLOW COOKER BUFFALO CHICKEN CHILI RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: chicken breast, ranch seasoning, onion, celery, tomato sauce, crushed tomato, garlic, white bean, buffalo sauce, chicken broth

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1.5 lb chicken breast, whole
1 packet ranch seasoning
1 onion, diced
3 ribs celery, chopped
14 oz tomato sauce, 1 can
14 oz crushed tomato, 1 can
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1 can white bean
½ cup buffalo sauce
2 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a crockpot.
  • Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.
  • Remove chicken and shred, then return to the crockpot for 10 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

SLOW-COOKER BUFFALO CHICKEN LASAGNA



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When I make this tasty chicken lasagna at home, I use a whole bottle of Buffalo wing sauce because my family likes it nice and spicy. Increase the pasta sauce and use less wing sauce if you prefer. -Heidi Pepin, Sykesville, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 pounds ground chicken
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 bottle (12 ounces) Buffalo wing sauce
1-1/2 cups meatless spaghetti sauce
1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
9 no-cook lasagna noodles
2 medium sweet red peppers, chopped
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or feta cheese
Chopped celery and additional crumbled blue cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook chicken in oil over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in wing sauce and spaghetti sauce. In a small bowl, mix ricotta and mozzarella cheeses., Spread 1 cup sauce onto the bottom of an oval 6-qt. slow cooker. Layer with three noodles (breaking noodles to fit), 1 cup sauce, a third of the peppers and a third of the cheese mixture. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining sauce; sprinkle with blue cheese., Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until noodles are tender. Let stand 15 minutes before serving. Top with celery and additional blue cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445 calories, Fat 23g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 1996mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

BUFFALO PULLED CHICKEN



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This slow cooker dump dinner is one of my go-to's. The lighter chicken is a nice alternative to pulled pork. -Kim Ciepluch, Kenosha, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup Buffalo wing sauce
2 tablespoons ranch salad dressing mix
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
Optional ingredients: celery ribs or crusty sandwich buns, crumbled blue cheese, additional wing sauce and ranch salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. slow cooker, mix wing sauce and dressing mix. Add chicken. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 3-4 hours., Shred chicken with 2 forks. If desired, serve on celery, top with additional wing sauce and cheese, and serve with ranch dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 1288mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein.

SLOW COOKER BUFFALO CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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This is a spicy, hearty sandwich that will please those who love buffalo chicken wings. This recipe is perfect for those days spent watching football. I like to top these with blue cheese or ranch dressing.

Provided by Divinesolace21

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 7h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (17.5 fluid ounce) bottle buffalo wing sauce, divided
½ (1 ounce) package dry ranch salad dressing mix
2 tablespoons butter
6 hoagie rolls, split lengthwise

Steps:

  • Place the chicken breasts into a slow cooker, and pour in 3/4 of the wing sauce and the ranch dressing mix. Cover, and cook on Low for 6 to 7 hours.
  • Once the chicken has cooked, add the butter, and shred the meat finely with two forks. Pile the meat onto the hoagie rolls, and splash with the remaining buffalo wing sauce to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 578 calories, Carbohydrate 80.6 g, Cholesterol 54.1 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 31.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 2901.7 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

Tips:

  • Use a large slow cooker. This recipe makes a lot of food, so you'll need a slow cooker that can hold at least 6 quarts.
  • Brown the chicken before adding it to the slow cooker. This will help to give the chicken a nice flavor and prevent it from becoming dry.
  • Use a variety of cheeses. The recipe calls for a blend of mozzarella and cheddar cheese, but you can use any type of cheese that you like. Some other good options include Parmesan, Asiago, or Gruyère.
  • Don't overcook the pasta. The pasta should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. If you overcook the pasta, it will become mushy.
  • Serve the dish immediately. This dish is best served hot, so make sure to serve it as soon as it's finished cooking.

Conclusion:

This slow cooker buffalo chicken rigatoni is a delicious and easy meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand, and it can be easily customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try.

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