Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 3/4 cups KC Masterpiece Sweet Honey and Molasses Barbecue Sauce ((1/2 cup now + 1/4 cup later))
  • 1 tablespoon dried ranch dressing mix
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water whisked together
  • 8 oz whipped cream cheese
  • 8 oz 1 cup shredded cheese (I used sharp cheddar)
  • 16 oz pasta noodles ((penne or rigatoni are best))
  • fresh chopped cilantro (green onions and additional barbecue sauce for garnish, optional)

Instruction

  • Place chicken in slow cooker
  • Sprinkle with ranch dressing mix and top with 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  • Pour broth into slow cooker and give it a little stir to combine everything
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 until chicken is fully cooked
  • Remove chicken to separate bowl and shred using 2 forks, toss with remaining 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
  • Whisk cornstarch into liquid in the slow cooker
  • Add cream cheese and cheese and continue whisking until smooth
  • Stir in uncooked pasta noodles and top with chicken
  • Cover and return slow cooker to high for 30-60 minutes until pasta fully cooked, stirring 2-3 times
  • Add additional liquid 1/4 cup at a time if needed for pasta to fully cook
  • Serve pasta immediately topped with cilantro, onions and additional sauce or as desired