Slow Cooker Chicken Spaghetti

Slow cooker chicken spaghetti is a creamy, comforting dish made with tender chicken, a rich sauce, and perfectly cooked spaghetti noodles. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, combining simple ingredients for a family-friendly meal everyone will love.

Prep Time10

Cook Time4 30

Total Time4 40

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: Slow Cooker Chicken Spaghetti Recipe

Servings:

Calories: 751kcal

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
21 ounces undiluted cream of chicken soup (two 10.5 ounces cans)
10 ounces diced tomatoes and green chiles
2 cups freshly shredded colby jack cheese
4 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed
16 ounces package spaghetti
1 teaspoon fresh chopped parsley, optional garnish

Instructions

Spray a 6-7 quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray, or line with a slow cooker disposable liner.
Lay the chicken breasts in a single layer in the bottom of the slow cooker.
Evenly sprinkle the minced garlic, kosher salt, pepper, onion powder and italian seasoning over the chicken breast.
In a small bowl, whisk together the 2 cans of undiluted soup and the can of diced tomatoes and green chiles with liquid.
Spoon the soup mixture over the seasoned chicken. Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours, or low for 6.
After the 4 hour, or the 6 hour cooking time, check that the chicken is completely cooked. Remove the chicken to a plate or bowl. Use 2 forks to shred the chicken breast.
Add the shredded colby jack cheese and cubed softened cream cheese. Replace the lid and cook on high for another 30 minutes. Remove the lid and check the cheese is fully melted, before stirring the cheeses and sauce together.
While the cheese is melting in the slow cooker, cook the 16 ounces of spaghetti, according to package directions. Drain the spaghetti and rinse with cold water. (This will stop the cooking process and help ensure the noodles do not become mushy)
Add in the shredded chicken and cooked spaghetti, and stir to combine and to completely coat the noodles. Serve while hot.

Notes

It is very important to cook the spaghetti as directed on the package instructions, and do not over cook the noodles. Also, draining the noodles well will also help avoid mushy noodles.
Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are a great substitute for chicken breast.
Angel hair pasta and thin spaghetti are good substitutes for regular spaghetti.
If you are wanting a spicier version, you can use hot diced tomatoes and green chilies, or ¼ to ½ teaspoon of chili powder.

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