By Maike Corbett | Published: April 11, 2024 | Modified: April 11, 2024
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Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti brings a comforting meal to your table with minimal effort.
It combines tender chicken, creamy cheeses, and robust spices, all slow-cooked to perfection, ensuring a flavorful and satisfying dinner that's as easy to make as it is to love.
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Crock Pot Chicken Spaghetti Recipe Highlights
- Easy Creamy Chicken Spaghetti dinner that takes about 5 minutes Prep
- Loved by both kids and adults.
- Easy to tweak with your favorite ingredients.
- Easy Slow Cooker Comfort Food
Ingredient Notes
Please check the recipe card below for a detailed, printable ingredient list.
CHICKEN - I used boneless skinless chicken breasts in this recipe. You could also use chicken tenders if that's what you have on hand.
PASTA - Any cooked pasta will work in this recipe! I used regular spaghetti noodles, but thin spaghetti, linguine, cavatappi, or penne would all work well.
CHEESE - For flavor, I prefer sharp Cheddar cheese in this recipe, but you could substitute Cheddar jack or Mozzarella. Freshly shredded cheese will melt the best. For a slightly different direction you could also use some velveeta cheese.
SPICES - Use salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, onion powder, and paprika to create a flavorful base for your Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti. Add Rotel tomatoes for a bit of zest. For a spicier kick, sprinkle in some red pepper flakes to taste.
How To Make Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti
Please check the printable recipe card below for more detailed instructions.
- Place the chicken in the Crockpot and season with the spices and garlic.
- Add the Rotel tomatoes and chicken broth, then cook on low for 4-6 hours.
- Shred the cooked chicken and mix in the cheese until melted and smooth.
- Cook the spaghetti separately and then stir it into the Crockpot.
Serving Suggestions
CRISP GREEN SALAD - Serve a fresh green salad with a light vinaigrette to add a refreshing contrast to the rich and creamy pasta.
GARLIC BREAD - Serve slices of garlic bread on the side to sop up any remaining sauce and add a satisfying crunch.
BROCCOLI - Pair with steamed or roasted broccoli for a side that complements the creamy texture of the spaghetti.
Planning and Leftovers
STORE - Allow leftover chicken spaghetti to cool to room temperature before storing. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
FREEZE - I don't recommend freezing this recipe.
REHEAT - Sprinkle a little water over the pasta before reheating in the microwave, to help the sauce reconstitute.
Recipe Success Tips
VOID OVERCOOKING - To keep the chicken moist and tender, start checking it after 3 hours; overcooking can dry it out.
CREAM CHEESE CONSISTENCY - Cut the cream cheese into small pieces before adding to the crockpot to help it melt more evenly throughout the dish.
PASTA PERFECTION - Cook the spaghetti just until it’s al dente before adding it to the crockpot. This prevents it from becoming too soft when it absorbs the sauce.
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CROCKPOT COUNTRY STYLE PORK RIBS
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Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti
Our Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti is the perfect dump-and-go meal for busy weeknights. With a classic flavor your whole family will love, this easy dinner is sure to become a staple.
Servings: 4
PREP TIME: 5 minutes minutes
Slow Cooker (on low) 4 hours hours
TOTAL TIME: 4 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 10-ounce can Rotel tomatoes
- ½ cup chicken stock
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded, I used sharp Cheddar
- 16 ounces spaghetti
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of the Crockpot. Sprinkle the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, onion powder, paprika and minced garlic.
Pour the can of Rotel tomatoes over the chicken breasts and add the chicken broth.
Cook the chicken on low for 4-6 hours until fully cooked through. (*see notes)
Once the chicken is fully cooked, shred it using two forks. Add the cream cheese and Cheddar cheese to the Crockpot and stir until well combined.
Cover the Crockpot with the lid, and allow the sauce to continue heating through as you make the pasta.
Cook the spaghetti al dente according to the package instructions.
Add the cooked and drained spaghetti to the crock pot and stir well to combine.
Season to taste with salt, pepper, and optionally a pinch of red pepper flakes.
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Notes
SLOW COOKER TIMES
Different slow cooker models may distribute the heat differently and cook the chicken a little faster or slower, so you will have to check on it. Your chicken breasts may take as little as 3-4 hours to cook through, maybe even less if they are small. Check the internal temperature (165º Fahrenheit for chicken) with a meat thermometer. Once the chicken has cooked through you can proceed with the recipe as described above.
Nutrition
Calories: 945kcal | Carbohydrates: 91g | Protein: 62g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 195mg | Sodium: 1192mg | Potassium: 1033mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1152IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 302mg | Iron: 3mg
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