This Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti is the ultimate creamy comfort food, loaded with tender shredded chicken, melty cheese and perfectly coated spaghetti for an easy family dinner.
From the recipe collection of Tara Ippolito
If youāre looking for an easy dinner that practically cooks itself, this Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti is about to become a new favorite. Everything simmers together in the slow cooker until the chicken is perfectly tender and the cheesy sauce is rich, creamy, and packed with flavor.
Once you stir in the cooked spaghetti, every bite is coated in that irresistible creamy sauce. Itās hearty, comforting, and one of those recipes everyone goes back for seconds for. My kids love this one and I hope you do, too!
Why Youāll Love This Recipe
- Easy dump-and-go slow cooker recipe.
- Rich, creamy, cheesy comfort food.
- Great for busy weeknights.
- Makes plenty for leftovers.
- Kid-approved and perfect for feeding a crowd.
Ingredients
Hereās everything youāll need to make this delicious crockpot recipe. You can find the full ingredients list along with measurements on the recipe card below.
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts ā The hearty protein that becomes perfectly tender in the slow cooker.
- Salt ā Seasons the chicken.
- Black Pepper ā Adds a little bite.
- Garlic Powder ā Gives the chicken savory flavor.
- Onion Powder ā Adds depth.
- Paprika ā Brings color and mild smoky flavor.
- Rotel ā Adds tomatoes and green chiles for just a little kick.
- Cream Of Mushroom Soup ā Creates a rich, creamy base.
- Cream Of Chicken Soup ā Makes the sauce extra creamy.
- Cream Cheese ā Adds richness and tanginess.
- Velveeta,ā Melts beautifully into the sauce.
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese ā Gives the sauce even more cheesy flavor.
- Chicken Broth ā Helps everything cook together.
- Cooked Spaghetti ā Stirred in at the end to soak up all that creamy sauce.
How To Make It
Heres how to make this amzing chicken spaghetti. You can find the full ingredients list along with instructions on the recipe card below.
- Spray your slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Place the chicken in the bottom of the prepared slow cooker. Add the Rotel, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, cream cheese, Velveeta, cheddar cheese, and chicken broth over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on High for 3 to 4 hours or until the chicken is fully cooked and shreds easily. Remove the chicken and shred it with two forks. Carefully whisk the sauce in the crockpot until it is smooth and add the chicken back in. Add the cooked spaghetti and toss until every strand is coated in the creamy sauce. Serve and enjoy!
Pro Tips
- Donāt overcook the chicken or it can become dry.
- Cook the spaghetti just until al dente since itāll continue to soften when mixed into the sauce.
- Cube the Velveeta and cream cheese so they melt more quickly.
- Stir everything well before adding the pasta to create a silky, smooth sauce.
- If the sauce seems thick, stir in a splash of additional chicken broth or milk.
Variations
- Add sautƩed mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Cook on 6-7 Hours LOW
- Use chicken thighs instead of breasts
- Stir in cooked bacon for a smoky twist.
- Mix in fresh spinach during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Use pepper jack cheese if you like a little extra heat.
- Swap the spaghetti for penne, rotini, or fettuccine.
What to Serve With Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti
This rich, cheesy pasta pairs perfectly with Homemade Garlic Bread or warm dinner rolls to soak up every bit of the sauce. I also love serving it with a simple green salad, roasted broccoli or green beans to balance out the richness.
Storage & Reheating
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of chicken broth or milk to loosen the sauce.
Freeze for up to 2 months. For the best texture, I recommend freezing before adding the spaghetti, then cooking fresh pasta when youāre ready to serve.
Other Easy Crockpot Recipes
Theres nothing better than a mean that practically cooks itself. I've rounded up all my Best Crockpot Recipes so you can find them easily in one place. I highly recommend my Crockpot Chicken & Noodles. Its one of my number one performing recipes!
Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti Recipe
Equipment
- 1 6-8 Oz Crockpot
Ingredients
- 2 Large Chicken Breast
- Salt and Pepper to taste keep in mind the salts are salty and omit the salt for a lower sodium version
- Ā½ teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 10 Oz Can Original Rotel (with the juice)
- 10.5 Oz Cream Of Mushroom Soup
- 10.5 Oz Cream Of Chicken Soup
- 4 Oz Cream Cheese
- 8 Oz Velveeta, cubed
- 1 Cup Hand Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Ā½ Cup Chicken Broth
- 1 Pound Cooked Spaghetti
Instructions
- Spray your slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Place the chicken in the bottom of the prepared slow cooker.
- Add the Rotel, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, cream cheese, Velveeta, cheddar cheese, and chicken broth over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on High for 3 to 4 hours or until the chicken is fully cooked and shreds easily. Remove the chicken and shred it with two forks. Carefully whisk the sauce in the crockpot until it is smooth and add the chicken back in.
- Add the cooked spaghetti and toss until every strand is coated in the creamy sauce. Serve and enjoy!
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