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Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake

Recipe by Ben Moore on InstagramAdded 11 November 2026.

15 minutes to prep, 3 hours to cook. A spicy, creamy buffalo chicken pasta bake perfect for meal‑prep. Tender shredded chicken swims in a rich buffalo cheese sauce, combined with al dente macaroni, melted cheddar, and crispy bacon for bold flavor.

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Method

  1. Add the chicken breast, buffalo sauce, Worcestershire sauce, diced onion, chicken stock powder, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, mustard powder, and salt & pepper to the slow cooker.

  2. Cook on HIGH for 2–3 hours or on LOW for 3–4 hours, then shred the chicken with two forks.

  3. While the chicken is cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, cook the dry macaroni pasta according to the package directions until al dente, then drain.

  4. Blend cottage cheese, light cream cheese, parmesan, the remaining buffalo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, mustard powder, and salt & pepper in a food processor until the sauce is completely smooth.

  5. Stir the blended buffalo cheese sauce into the slow cooker, then add the cooked pasta and mix everything together.

  6. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top and let it melt for 10–15 minutes, keeping the slow cooker on the warm setting.

  7. Meanwhile, cook the short‑cut bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, then drain on paper towels.

  8. Once the cheese has melted, crumble the crispy bacon into the dish, give everything a final stir, and divide the bake into 10 meal‑prep containers.

Tips while you cook

Shred chicken while it cooks
Use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker after the cooking period.
Prepare pasta just until al dente
Cook the macaroni according to package directions and drain while still firm.
Blend sauce until completely smooth
Process cottage cheese, cream cheese, parmesan, and seasonings until no lumps remain before adding to the slow cooker.
Crisp bacon separately
Cook the short‑cut bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, then drain before crumbling into the bake.

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