Description
Crockpot chicken spaghetti delivers pure comfort with minimal effort, blending tender chicken, melted cheese, and hearty pasta in one delightful dish. Busy home cooks will savor this effortless meal that brings warmth and satisfaction to dinner tables across kitchens.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) boneless skinless chicken breasts
Dairy and Cheese:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese (cubed)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend
Sauces, Seasonings, and Pasta:
- 10.5 ounces (298 grams) cream of chicken soup
- 10.5 ounces (298 grams) cream of mushroom soup
- 10 ounces (283 grams) Rotel diced tomatoes with chilies (undrained)
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 12 ounces (340 grams) spaghetti
Instructions
- Coat the interior of the crockpot thoroughly with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Combine cream soups, Rotel, cream cheese, and Italian seasoning in the crockpot, mixing until the ingredients form a smooth, uniform sauce.
- Nestle chicken breasts into the creamy mixture, ensuring they are completely covered by the sauce.
- Secure the lid and slow cook on LOW temperature for 4 hours, allowing the chicken to become tender and infused with flavor.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a cutting board and use two forks to shred the meat into bite-sized pieces.
- Meanwhile, prepare spaghetti in boiling water, cooking until it reaches al dente texture according to package directions.
- Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and fold in the drained spaghetti, coating the pasta evenly with the creamy sauce.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top, gently incorporate, then cover and continue cooking on LOW for an additional 30 minutes to melt the cheese and meld flavors.
- Serve immediately while hot, ensuring each portion is generously coated with the rich, creamy sauce.
Notes
- Swap chicken breasts with rotisserie chicken for a quicker, easier preparation that saves time and adds extra flavor.
- Use gluten-free pasta and cream soups to make this dish celiac-friendly without compromising taste or texture.
- Reduce sodium by choosing low-sodium cream soups and adding fresh herbs like basil or parsley for enhanced seasoning.
- Enhance protein content by stirring in Greek yogurt or adding cooked crispy bacon bits for extra crunch and richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg