Slow Cooker Chicken Spaghetti
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Tender chicken, rich cream cheese, and perfectly seasoned spaghetti comes together effortlessly with the help of your slow cooker. Perfect for busy weeknights.
If you love creamy pasta recipes, this slow cooker chicken spaghetti is a unique dinner recipe with comforting flavor. Simmer the chicken in a creamy sauce all day, then add in the cooked pasta before serving.
Ingredients Needed
- Chicken Breasts: Boneless skinless chicken breasts are perfect for this recipe since they are lean and won’t add more liquid. Use chicken thighs if you prefer, but the sauce may be runnier.
- Diced Tomatoes: I prefer petite diced tomatoes.
- Cream of Chicken Soup: Makes the spaghetti extra creamy! Cream of mushroom soup works too.
- Cream Cheese: Full-fat cream cheese gives the best creamy texture.
- Spaghetti Noodles: You’ll cook the spaghetti first, then add the cooked spaghetti to the pasta dish.
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How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken Spaghetti
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Add the can of diced tomatoes and cream of chicken soup, and the spices spreading it evenly over the chicken.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours.
- After the cook time, use two forks to shred the chicken breasts.
- Add the shredded chicken back with the diced cream cheese into the slow cooker and stir to combine. The heat will melt the cream cheese, creating a creamy sauce.
- In the last 20 minutes of cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Once done, drain and add the spaghetti to the slow cooker. Stir until everything is well combined.
- Once the spaghetti has absorbed the sauce, garnish with fresh parsley
Recipe Variations
Love this crockpot chicken spaghetti but want to make it with a twist?
- Give it a Mexican flair by using Rotel tomatoes instead of plain diced tomatoes. You could also add a jalapeรฑo pepper for a hint of heat.
- Add diced veggies like carrots, chilies or mushrooms.
- Love cheese? Top with cheddar cheese or parmesan cheese before serving.
What to Serve with Slow Cooker Chicken Spaghetti
Here are a few great side dishes that would pair well with crock pot Chicken Spaghetti:
- Garlic Bread or Breadsticks โ A classic choice to soak up the creamy chicken spaghetti sauce.
- Caesar Salad โ The crisp greens and tangy dressing balance the rich flavors of the spaghetti.
- Roasted Vegetables โ Oven-roasted broccoli, zucchini, or asparagus add a light and healthy side.
- Italian Chopped Salad โ With fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and a zesty Italian dressing, this salad adds a bright, refreshing contrast.
Storage Instructions
Place any chicken spaghetti leftovers in an airtight container and place in the fridge for up to 3 days.
You can also freeze the pasta. Place it in a freezer-safe container or freezer bag and it will keep for up to 6 weeks.
Slow Cooker Chicken Spaghetti
Tender chicken, rich cream cheese, and perfectly seasoned spaghetti comes together effortlessly with the help of your slow cooker. Perfect for busy weeknights.
Servings 6
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 medium chicken breasts
- 1 can diced tomatoes 28 ounces
- 1 can cream of chicken soup 10.5 ounces
- 2 teaspoons onion powder 6 grams
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder 6 grams
- 2 teaspoons oregano 4 grams
- 8 ounces room temperature cream cheese diced
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Add the can of diced tomatoes and cream of chicken soup, and the spices spreading it evenly over the chicken. 2 medium chicken breasts, 1 can diced tomatoes, 1 can cream of chicken soup, 2 teaspoons onion powder, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 2 teaspoons oregano
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours.
- After the cook time, use two forks to shred the chicken breasts.
- Add the chicken back with the diced cream cheese into the slow cooker and stir to combine. The heat will melt the cream cheese, creating a creamy sauce. 8 ounces room temperature cream cheese
- In the last 20 minutes of cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Once done, drain and add the spaghetti to the slow cooker. Stir until everything is well combined. 12 ounces spaghetti
- Once the spaghetti has absorbed the sauce, garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot. Fresh parsley
Notes
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The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 6, with 1 serving being ⅙ of the chicken spaghetti. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **
Nutrition
Calories: 493kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 574mg | Potassium: 636mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 714IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 3mg