Description
Hearty crockpot chicken spaghetti delivers comfort straight from Southern kitchens, blending creamy cheese and tender chicken into one irresistible meal. Slow-cooked perfection brings warmth to your table, inviting you to savor each delicious, cheesy bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 3 Chicken Breasts
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese (diced)
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1/2 Onion (diced)
- 2 teaspoons Minced Garlic
- 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
- 1 can (10 ounces / 284 grams) diced tomatoes with green chiles (not drained)
Canned Goods and Pasta:
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 package (16 ounces / 454 grams) Spaghetti
Instructions
- Prepare the crockpot by layering raw chicken with diced tomatoes, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, chopped onion, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning.
- Set the crockpot to high temperature and allow ingredients to cook thoroughly for 3-4 hours, or alternatively use low setting for 6-8 hours until chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Carefully remove chicken from the liquid mixture and use two forks to shred the meat into bite-sized pieces, then return shredded chicken back to the crockpot.
- Add cream cheese and grated cheddar cheese to the crockpot, stirring gently to distribute evenly throughout the mixture.
- Cover and continue cooking on low temperature for 20-30 minutes, allowing cheeses to melt completely and create a smooth, creamy sauce.
- While cheese is melting, prepare spaghetti noodles in a separate pot, cooking until they reach al dente consistency according to package instructions.
- Drain pasta and fold noodles directly into the crockpot, mixing thoroughly to ensure every strand is coated with the cheesy chicken sauce.
- Transfer the chicken spaghetti to serving dishes, ensuring each portion has a balanced mix of pasta, chicken, and creamy sauce.
Notes
- Enhance protein intake by using boneless, skinless chicken breasts for lean protein.
- Customize spice levels by adjusting Italian seasoning or adding red pepper flakes for heat.
- Save time by preparing ingredients the night before and storing in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
- Transform this recipe into a gluten-free version by using gluten-free cream soups and pasta alternatives like zucchini noodles or rice pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg