Slow Cooker Honey Butter Chicken (Print Version)
Tender chicken slow-cooked in honey and butter, mixed with pasta for a creamy, flavorful dish.
# Ingredients:
Protein
01 -
1.5 to 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sweetener
02 -
1/3 cup honey
Dairy
03 -
1/4 cup unsalted butter (half stick), cut into pieces
Seasoning
04 -
1 packet (about 1 ounce) dry ranch seasoning mix
05 -
Salt to taste (optional)
06 -
Black pepper to taste (optional)
Pasta
07 -
8 ounces dry pasta (wide egg noodles or short pasta such as rotini or penne)
08 -
1/4 cup reserved pasta cooking water (optional)
# Instructions:
01 -
Place chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker, allowing slight overlap if necessary.
02 -
Drizzle honey evenly over the chicken pieces, then scatter butter pieces on top.
03 -
Sprinkle the dry ranch seasoning mix uniformly over the chicken and butter.
04 -
Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours or on HIGH for 2½ to 3½ hours until chicken is tender and shreds easily with a fork.
05 -
About 20 minutes before serving, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until just al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup cooking water, then drain.
06 -
Shred chicken in the slow cooker using two forks. Stir to combine with sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve a loose, creamy consistency.
07 -
Add drained pasta to the slow cooker and gently toss to coat noodles evenly with the honey butter chicken sauce.
08 -
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper if desired. Serve warm with extra sauce spooned over portions.
# Notes:
01 -
Use reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce for better texture and creaminess.