1. Combine in the crockpot
Add the sliced chicken sausage, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
2. Add cheeses
Place the cream cheese cubes and 1 ½ cups of the shredded cheddar on top. Don’t stir yet.
3. Cook
Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, until everything is hot and creamy.
Stir occasionally if possible to help melt the cheeses.
4. Cook the pasta separately
About 20 minutes before serving, cook pasta on the stovetop according to package directions. Drain well.
5. Combine
Stir the cooked pasta into the crockpot mixture. Mix until everything is coated in the cheesy sauce.
6. Finish & serve
Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup cheddar on top, cover, and let melt (about 5–10 minutes). Garnish with parsley or chives and serve warm.
