Description
This Creamy Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti is a comforting, easy-to-make slow cooker recipe featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich, cheesy sauce with diced tomatoes, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese. The uncooked spaghetti is added directly into the crockpot for a hassle-free, one-pot meal perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Chicken and Sauce
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies (undrained)
- 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese, cubed
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Pasta and Cheese
- 8 oz uncooked spaghetti
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Garnish (Optional)
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken and Sauce: Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot. Add the cream of chicken soup, undrained Rotel diced tomatoes, cubed cream cheese, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper on top. Stir slightly to combine ingredients.
- Cook the Chicken: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours until the chicken is fully cooked through and tender.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove the cooked chicken breasts from the crockpot and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot.
- Add Spaghetti: Break the uncooked spaghetti in half and stir it into the crockpot mixture. Cover and cook on high for an additional 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking, until the spaghetti is tender.
- Add Cheese and Serve: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until well melted and creamy. Serve the creamy chicken spaghetti warm, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- Stir the spaghetti frequently during the last 10 to 15 minutes of cooking to prevent it from sticking together.
- You can substitute cream of mushroom or cream of cheddar soup for a flavor variation.
- Add spinach or peas for an extra vegetable boost and added nutrition.