CrockPot Chicken Spaghetti is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender shredded chicken breasts, creamy shredded cheese, juicy tomatoes, and savory spaghetti noodles, all slow-cooked to perfection.
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This easy Slow Cooker recipe is great for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners when you want something hearty and delicious with minimal effort. It's packed with flavor and loved by both kids and adults. The whole family will love it like my Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes and Slow Cooker Pot Roast.
Why This Recipe Works
This easy recipe uses common staple ingredients you already have, making it an even more affordable dinner option on those busy weeknights.
CrockPot Chicken Spaghetti is a satisfying dish that will quickly become a staple in your meal rotation.
Simple Ingredients
- Cream of chicken soup: Cream of celery or cream of mushroom will also work.
- Herbs and spices: minced garlic cloves, onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, Italian seasoning
- Diced tomatoes with chiles: I used Rotel but you can also use canned diced tomatoes with a can of green chiles.
- Pasta: You can use any type of pasta you have on hand.
- Chicken breast: You can also use thighs if you prefer.
- Shredded cheese: I used Colby Jack, but you can use other varieties like shredded cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, or a mixture of different kinds
How To Make Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti
- Step 1: Add your cream of chicken soup, herbs and spices, and can of Rotel to the Crock pot.
- Step 2: Use a wooden spoon to stir. Mix it up well. Place chicken and cover with the sauce before covering with the lid to cook.
- Step 3: Remove the chicken and shred. See the tips section if you need help shredding your chicken. Return shredded chicken to the Slow Cooker.
- Step 4: Cook spaghetti using the directions on the back of the package until it reaches al dente. Add cooked pasta and shredded cheese to the slow cooker. Stir before covering with the lid and let the cheese melt before serving this hearty slow cooker pasta recipe with sides if desired, and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- If you don't have a can of cream of chicken soup, you can use a can of condensed cream of mushroom soup or cream of celery soup.
- Next time you make this, add some heat by adding in a dash of red pepper flakes.
- Bulk this Crockpot Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti out a bit by adding some cooked diced bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, peas or carrots.
- Leftovers are best if stored in an airtight container and kept in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Be sure to wait for the leftovers to cool before transferring them to the storage container.
- You can freeze leftovers of this easy crockpot chicken recipe by transferring leftovers to a freezer safe container or freezer bag for up to 2-3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating and serving again.
- If you struggle to shred your chicken, you can try the two fork method, or place chicken in a mixing bowl and use an electric handheld mixer to shred chicken the easy way.
Recipe FAQ's
The USDA doesn't recommend using frozen chicken in slow cooker recipes without thawing it first. You want nice, juicy, tender chicken and to get and to ensure that the chicken is cooked properly, the chicken should be thawed first if frozen. The fear of using raw chicken is that it may need more cooking time to thaw first and then you need to make sure it reaches an internal temperature of 165F before serving.
Cooking on low is the best way to cook chicken in the slow cooker. It will ensure that the chicken is tender and juicy and not overcooked and dry.
Serve this comforting meal with some garlic bread and a nice green salad. This family dinner is also nice with some roasted vegetables, another side dish, and your favorite dinner rolls.
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Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti
Equipment
Ingredients
- 10 ounces spaghetti
- 2- 10.5 ounce cans cream of chicken soup
- 4 ounces cream cheese cut into chunks
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 -10 ounce can rotel diced tomatoes with chiles undrained
- 1 ½ pounds chicken breast
- 2 cups shredded cheese I use Colby jack
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti to al dente according to the package directions, drain and set aside.
- Add the cream of chicken soup, cream cheese, garlic, onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, Rotel tomatoes into the crockpot and mix.
- Place the chicken into the crockpot making sure to cover the breasts with the sauce. Cook on low 4-5 hours.
- Once the chicken is cooked through shred it with two forks and stir.
- Add in the cooked spaghetti and shredded cheese, and stir, cover with the lid for 10 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Add salt and pepper to taste, enjoy!
So happy you enjoyed it Darlene!
This recipe is delicious! As soon as I saw it posted I had to make it. I used the Colby Jack and wasn't sure how much cream cheese to make so I used 4 oz. I had to add more salt and pepper to taste because I found it bland. I also topped it off with grated. parmesan cheese to serve. I will make this again. Thank you.