Description
This hearty Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti is a creamy, comforting dish perfect for easy weeknight dinners. Tender chicken breasts are slow-cooked in a flavorful sauce of cream of chicken soup, cream cheese, garlic, and spices, then combined with al dente spaghetti and melty Colby Jack cheese for a deliciously cheesy finish.
Ingredients
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Sauce and Chicken
- 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 - 10 ounce can Rotel diced tomatoes with chiles, undrained
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Pasta and Cheese
- 10 ounces spaghetti
- 2 cups shredded cheese (Colby Jack recommended)
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In the crockpot, combine the cream of chicken soup, cream cheese chunks, minced garlic, onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and Rotel diced tomatoes with their juices. Mix thoroughly to create a smooth sauce base.
- Add the chicken: Place the chicken breasts into the crockpot, ensuring they are covered completely by the sauce mixture. This will infuse the chicken with all the flavors during cooking.
- Slow cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for 4 to 5 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Cook the spaghetti: While the chicken cooks, boil the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Shred the chicken: Once the chicken is cooked through, remove it from the crockpot and shred it thoroughly with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir it into the sauce.
- Add pasta and cheese: Add the cooked spaghetti and shredded cheese to the crockpot. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Melt the cheese: Cover the crockpot again and let it sit for 10 minutes to allow the shredded cheese to melt fully into the mixture.
- Season and serve: Add salt and black pepper to taste. Stir gently to distribute seasoning, then serve hot and enjoy your creamy crockpot chicken spaghetti!
Notes
- Cream of mushroom or cream of celery soup can be used as alternatives to cream of chicken soup.
- To reduce sodium, consider using low-sodium canned soups.
- You can substitute Colby Jack cheese with cheddar or Monterey Jack for variation.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, add extra diced chiles or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/6th of recipe)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
