Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti
Ingredients
- 1 lbchicken breasts
- ½ tspsalt
- ¼ tspblack pepper
- 1 tspgarlic powder
- 1 tsponion powder
- ½ tsppaprika
- 110.5-ounce can cream of chicken soup
- 110.5-ounce can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cchicken broth
- 110-ounce can diced tomatoes with onions and chiles
undrained
- 4 ozcream cheese
diced
- 1 cshredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cshredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 ozspaghetti noodles
cooked and drained
- optional fresh parsley for garnishing
Directions
- 1
Spray the inside of the slow cooker with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- 2
Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika, then place them in the prepared slow cooker.
- 3
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, and canned tomatoes with their juices, then pour the mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- 4
Top the chicken and sauce with the diced cream cheese, spreading it evenly.
- 5
Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- 6
Remove the chicken from the slow cooker, shred it using two forks.
- 7
While the chicken is out of the slow cooker, whisk the softened cream cheese into the sauce in the slow cooker until smooth and fully incorporated.
- 8
Stir in the cheddar cheese, and mozzarella cheese, mixing until the cheese is melted and evenly combined then return the chicken to the pan.
- 9
While the cheeses are melting, cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain completely then add to the slow cooker and toss to combine.
- 10
Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, then serve.
Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti
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About this Recipe
Craving a comforting, cheesy, and incredibly easy weeknight meal? This Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti delivers a satisfying dinner with minimal effort, bringing tender chicken and a rich, creamy sauce together with classic spaghetti.
The magic of this Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti lies in its set-it-and-forget-it approach. Slow cooking chicken breasts with a blend of cream of chicken and cream of mushroom soups, savory chicken broth, and diced tomatoes with chiles ensures the chicken becomes incredibly juicy and the sauce develops a deep, complex flavor profile that practically cooks itself. The addition of cream cheese melts into a velvety base, while cheddar and mozzarella provide that irresistible, gooey finish.
What you'll discover is a deeply satisfying main course where every forkful is loaded with flavor. The slow-cooked chicken is fall-apart tender, swimming in a luscious, savory sauce that's both creamy and bright, thanks to the subtle tang of cream cheese and the gentle warmth from the diced tomatoes with chiles. Once combined with al dente spaghetti, you have a hearty dish that feels both homemade and wonderfully indulgent, perfect for those evenings when you need a comforting meal without the fuss.
Feel free to customize this Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti to your family's taste. For a little extra kick, you could stir in a pinch of red pepper flakes with the seasonings. If you prefer a milder flavor, plain diced tomatoes can be swapped for the diced tomatoes with onions and chiles. Don't have both cheddar and mozzarella? A single type of shredded cheese, like Colby Jack, would also melt beautifully into the sauce.
This creamy Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti is the ultimate family dinner, ideal for busy evenings when you need a hearty meal that cooks itself. Serve it alongside a simple green salad or with some warm, crusty bread to sop up all that delicious, cheesy sauce.