Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti

Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti brings a comforting meal to your table with minimal effort.

It combines tender chicken, creamy cheeses, and robust spices, all slow-cooked to perfection, ensuring a flavorful and satisfying dinner that’s as easy to make as it is to love.

This Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti is the ultimate in comfort food with minimal effort. With tender chicken, a creamy tomato sauce, and just the right amount of cheese, it’s sure to become a weeknight staple in your home.

Ingredient Notes

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CHICKEN – I used boneless skinless chicken breasts in this recipe. You could also use chicken tenders if that’s what you have on hand.

PASTA – Any cooked pasta will work in this recipe! I used regular spaghetti noodles, but thin spaghetti, linguine, cavatappi, or penne would all work well.

CHEESE – For flavor, I prefer sharp Cheddar cheese in this recipe, but you could substitute Cheddar jack or Mozzarella. Freshly shredded cheese will melt the best. For a slightly different direction you could also use some velveeta cheese.

SPICES – Use salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, onion powder, and paprika to create a flavorful base for your Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti. Add Rotel tomatoes for a bit of zest. For a spicier kick, sprinkle in some red pepper flakes to taste.

How To Make Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti

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1. Place the chicken in the Crockpot and season with the spices and garlic.
2. Add the Rotel tomatoes and chicken broth, then cook on low for 4-6 hours.
3. Shred the cooked chicken and mix in the cheese until melted and smooth.
4. Cook the spaghetti separately and then stir it into the Crockpot.

Serving Suggestions

CRISP GREEN SALAD – Serve a fresh green salad with a light vinaigrette to add a refreshing contrast to the rich and creamy pasta.

GARLIC BREAD – Serve slices of cheeys Air Fryer Garlic Bread on the side to sop up any remaining sauce and add a satisfying crunch.

BROCCOLI – Pair with steamed or roasted broccoli for a side that complements the creamy texture of the spaghetti.

More Easy Chicken Crockpot Recipes

Slow Cooker Chicken Adobo

Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings

Crockpot Chicken Fajitas

Crockpot Crack Chicken

Crockpot Chicken and Rice

Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing

Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Recipe Success Tips

VOID OVERCOOKING – To keep the chicken moist and tender, start checking it after 3 hours; overcooking can dry it out.

CREAM CHEESE CONSISTENCY – Cut the cream cheese into small pieces before adding to the crockpot to help it melt more evenly throughout the dish.

PASTA PERFECTION – Cook the spaghetti just until it’s al dente before adding it to the crockpot. This prevents it from becoming too soft when it absorbs the sauce.

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Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti

Author: Maike Corbett

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Slow Cooker (on low) 4 hours hours

Total Time: 4 hours hours 5 minutes minutes

Serving Size 4

Our Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti is the perfect dump-and-go meal for busy weeknights. With a classic flavor your whole family will love, this easy dinner is sure to become a staple.

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Ingredients

• ▢ 1 ½ pounds chicken breast boneless, skinless
• ▢ 1 teaspoon salt
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ▢ 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ▢ 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ▢ 1 teaspoon paprika
• ▢ 2 teaspoons garlic minced
• ▢ 1 10-ounce can Rotel tomatoes
• ▢ ½ cup chicken stock
• ▢ 8 ounces cream cheese
• ▢ 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded, I used sharp Cheddar
• ▢ 16 ounces spaghetti
• ▢ 1 pinch red pepper flakes optional

Instructions

• Place the chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of the Crockpot. Sprinkle the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, onion powder, paprika and minced garlic.
• Pour the can of Rotel tomatoes over the chicken breasts and add the chicken broth.
• Cook the chicken on low for 4-6 hours until fully cooked through. (*see notes)
• Once the chicken is fully cooked, shred it using two forks. Add the cream cheese and Cheddar cheese to the Crockpot and stir until well combined.
• Cover the Crockpot with the lid, and allow the sauce to continue heating through as you make the pasta.
• Cook the spaghetti al dente according to the package instructions.
• Add the cooked and drained spaghetti to the crock pot and stir well to combine.
• Season to taste with salt, pepper, and optionally a pinch of red pepper flakes.

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Notes

SLOW COOKER TIMES

Different slow cooker models may distribute the heat differently and cook the chicken a little faster or slower, so you will have to check on it. Your chicken breasts may take as little as 3-4 hours to cook through, maybe even less if they are small. Check the internal temperature (165º Fahrenheit for chicken) with a meat thermometer. Once the chicken has cooked through you can proceed with the recipe as described above.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 945

Carbs: 91g

Fat: 36g

Protein: 62g

Nutritional Disclaimer

Cheerful Cook team members are not trained nutritionists or medical professionals. Calorie information and nutritional values are estimates. If you have nutritional concerns, we recommend using a nutritional calculator.

Maike Corbett

Maike Corbett is the founder and food blogger of Cheerful Cook, a popular recipe website featuring comfort food recipes from the US and Germany. She has been featured in numerous media outlets, including the AP Wire and MSN.