Here’s a creamy, comforting, and easy Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti recipe — perfect for busy days when you want something filling and flavorful with minimal effort.
🍗🧀 Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti
✅ Ingredients:
-
2–3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
-
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
-
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or use 2 chicken soups if preferred)
-
1 can (10 oz) Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies) — drained
-
1 cup chicken broth
-
1 tsp garlic powder
-
1 tsp onion powder
-
½ tsp black pepper
-
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
-
8 oz spaghetti, broken in half
-
Optional: 4 oz cream cheese or ½ cup sour cream for extra creaminess
🥣 Instructions:
-
Add to Crockpot:
-
Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
-
Add cream soups, Rotel, broth, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
-
Stir slightly to mix around the chicken.
-
-
Cook:
-
Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until chicken is fully cooked and tender.
-
-
Shred Chicken:
-
Remove chicken, shred it with two forks, and return to the crockpot.
-
Add cream cheese or sour cream now if using. Stir well.
-
-
Add Pasta:
-
Add broken spaghetti and 1½ cups shredded cheese to the crockpot.
-
Stir to combine. Push pasta into the sauce as much as possible.
-
Cover and cook on HIGH for 20–30 minutes, stirring once or twice, until pasta is tender. Add a splash of broth or water if it thickens too much.
-
-
Finish:
-
Once pasta is done, sprinkle remaining ½ cup cheese on top.
-
Cover for a few minutes to melt, then serve.
-
💡 Tips:
-
You can pre-boil the spaghetti and stir it in at the end if you prefer.
-
Add cooked bacon, sautéed mushrooms, or bell peppers for extra flavor.
-
Use Velveeta instead of cheddar for a smoother, classic Southern-style version.