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Slow Cooker Chicken Bacon Pasta

by Sarah Olson on September 4, 2016 | Updated September 11, 2020 9 Comments

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This post is sponsored by Ragu though all opinions are mine alone.


Slow  Cooker Chicken Bacon Pasta! Hearty Chicken, bacon, mushrooms and spinach with pasta in a tomato sauce. Great for feeding a crowd.

chicken bacon pasta on a ladle coming from a slow cooker.

Ready for another pasta recipe? You won’t be disappointed with this meal. I used Homestyle Ragu Pasta sauce for this recipe, which was the perfect consistency and flavoring.

My mom would always make pasta if she wasn’t making my dad’s favorite foods. I would always look forward to dinner on those nights. I miss living at home for that very reason! I try to make pasta once a week for my family since it is their favorite, and the leftovers are great for my husband’s work lunches.

2 jars of ragu

This meal starts by laying down the chicken, seasoning it, then adding red onion, mushrooms and bacon. I then pour over 2 jars of Homestyle Ragu pasta sauce, the Thick & Hearty Traditional. 

 marinara sauce on top of chicken in a slow cooker.

After the chicken and sauce cooks, I shred the chicken, stir in parmesan cheese, sliced baby spinach and cooked bow-tie pasta. Then top with more cheese.

bow tie pasta on a plate.

This meal makes enough for 8 or more people! Plenty for leftovers during the week.

chicken bacon pasta on a white plate.
chicken bacon pasta on a ladle coming from a slow cooker.

Slow Cooker Chicken Bacon Pasta

4.2 from 5 votes
Pasta sauce, bacon, chicken simmer all day. Then Pasta and spinach are stirred in to complete the dish.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken Bacon Pasta
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 401kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

  • Slow Cooker- 6 quart or larger

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 2 cups sliced mushrooms
  • 8 slices cut bacon cooked
  • 46 oz. Homestyle Ragu Pasta sauce (I used Thick and & Hearty Traditional (two 23-oz. jars)
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese plus more for topping and serving
  • 2 cups sliced baby spinach
  • 1 lb. cooked bow-tie pasta
US Customary – Metric

Instructions:

  • Add the chicken to the slow cooker. Sprinkle over the salt, pepper, garlic powder, thyme and oregano. Add the red onion, mushrooms and bacon. Pour over the pasta sauce.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours.
  • After the cooking time is done, shred the chicken with two forks. Sprinkle over the parmesan cheese and sliced spinach. Add the cooked and drained pasta. Stir everything until it is combined.
  • Add more parmesan cheese to the top and serve!

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Nutrition:

Calories: 401kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 1320mg | Potassium: 1083mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1475IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 3mg
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Sponsored by Ragu though all opinions are mine alone.

If you love this recipe, try one of these other Slow Cooker Pasta Recipes:

  • Slow Cooker Baked Spaghetti
  • Slow Cooker Southwestern Cheesy Chicken Pasta
  • Slow Cooker Pesto Mozzarella Chicken Pasta
  • Slow Cooker Short Rib Ragu
  • Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan and Pasta
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    Filed Under: Chicken, Dinner Tagged With: bacon, cheese, Chicken, Crock pot, crockpot, mushrooms, onions, pasta, ragu, red onion, slow cooker, spinach

    Comments

    1. Deeksha says

      July 5, 2020 at 12:58 am

      This looks so tasty. I definitely try this recipe soon.

      Reply
    2. Jim says

      June 25, 2020 at 6:39 pm

      1 star
      The ragu sauce throws the entire dish out of balance, and is unsalvageable. A waste of perfectly good bacon chicken and veggies.

      If you want to eat pure sugar, this is the dish for you.

      Or, use a pasta sauce that doesn’t suck so much.

      Reply
    3. Shawn Burke says

      February 21, 2017 at 12:02 am

      I don’t like Ragu at all. Grew up with Prego but as an adult I found Mids. Try it if you can find it. Here in GA, I find it at Publix & Kroger. A little pricey if it’s not on sale. But sooo worth the xtra buck or 2 🙂

      Reply
    4. Jinn says

      September 8, 2016 at 4:52 pm

      could this be cooked on low for a longer time?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        September 8, 2016 at 5:56 pm

        Yes, I do think it would work fine, the sauce is liquidy so I think it would do well for longer on low.

        Reply
    5. Sharon Nelson says

      September 4, 2016 at 4:58 pm

      Does Ragu make an Alfredo Sauce? Tomato sauce is the only part of Italian food that my tummy just can’t seem to take. I don’t have that problem with Alfredo Sauce.

      Reply
      • Karen says

        December 18, 2016 at 8:57 am

        Sharon, I just happened to be reading comments and though you probably know by now, yes, Ragu makes a couple of Alfredo sauces. They also have a Creamy Mozzarella and a Roasted Garlic Parmesan 🙂

        Reply
        • Sharon Nelson says

          December 18, 2016 at 10:15 am

          Thanks Karen. I did find the two Alfredo sauces. Haven’t seen the Creamy Mozzarella or Roasted Garlic Parmesan yet, but I’ll be on the lookout next time I shop!

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    6. Marie Baker says

      September 4, 2016 at 1:52 pm

      That looks amazing and I absolutely loved your video! Thanks for sharing! I know my husband will just love this! I have a few jars of that amazing Homestyle sauce myself! we love it!

      Reply

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