It can. I would use a crock pot if you are cooking raw chicken breasts instead of using already cooked chicken. Add the chicken breasts and hot sauce to the hot sauce. Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours. Shredded the chicken in the juices. Stir in the cream cheese, ranch dressing, and cheese and let cook for 15 minutes. Add the cooked pasta and top with more cheese right before serving.