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Slow Cooker Cheesy Buffalo Chickenand Bacon Pasta Meal Prep

Recipe by David Banks on InstagramAdded 11 November 2026.

15 minutes to prep, 3 hours 10 minutes to cook. A protein‑packed, low‑calorie meal‑prep dish that blends spicy buffalo sauce with creamy cheese and tender chicken. The slow cooker makes it hands‑off, while the pasta and bacon add comforting carbs and smoky flavor.

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Method

  1. Boil the penne pasta according to the package directions, then drain and set aside.

  2. Pan‑fry the bacon in a non‑stick spray until crisp, then remove and set aside.

  3. For the HIGH setting: place the chicken breast, garlic puree, and buffalo sauce in the slow cooker, stir to combine, and cook on HIGH for 2.5–3 hours.

  4. For the LOW setting: place the chicken breast, garlic puree, and buffalo sauce in the slow cooker, stir to combine, and cook on LOW for 4.5–5 hours.

  5. After the cooking time, stir in the cream cheese until melted, then add the cooked pasta and the crisped bacon, mixing well to coat everything evenly.

  6. Top the mixture with grated mozzarella cheese, cover the slow cooker, and let sit for an additional 5–10 minutes until the cheese melts.

  7. Season with salt, pepper, and a little bit of sliced spring onion before serving.

Tips while you cook

Prep pasta first
Boil the penne pasta before adding it to the slow cooker.
Crisp bacon separately
Pan‑fry the bacon until crisp and set aside before mixing it in.
Melt cream cheese after cooking
Stir the cream cheese into the hot chicken mixture right after the slow‑cooking time.
Let cheese finish melting
Cover the slow cooker and let the dish sit 5–10 minutes for the mozzarella to melt.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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