Creamy Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti Family Favorite Recipe
This creamy crockpot chicken spaghetti is the ultimate comfort food dish—rich, cheesy, and effortlessly cooked in your slow cooker. Made with tender chicken, savory spices, cheddar cheese, and a creamy base of cream of chicken and mushroom soups, it’s the perfect one-pot meal for busy nights or laid-back weekends. The spaghetti is added toward the end, ensuring it remains tender but not mushy, while the final cheese topping creates a gooey, melty finish. Loved by kids and adults alike, this recipe is freezer-friendly, meal-prep ready, and completely customizable.
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies (like Rotel), undrained
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 8 oz spaghetti noodles
- ½ cup chicken broth or water
Instructions
Place the raw chicken breasts in the bottom of your crockpot.
Add cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, diced tomatoes with green chilies, chopped onion, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt. Stir gently to combine everything around the chicken.
Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the crockpot.
Break spaghetti noodles in half and stir them into the crockpot. Add chicken broth or water to help the pasta cook evenly.
Top with 1 ½ cups of the shredded cheddar cheese. Cover and cook on high for another 30–40 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the pasta is cooked.
Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese on top, cover, and let melt before serving.
Notes
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For best results, shred your own cheese instead of using pre-packaged.
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Don’t skip the mid-cook stir when pasta is added—it ensures even texture.
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Adjust spice levels based on your family’s preference.
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Add milk or broth when reheating to prevent drying.
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Can be doubled for large gatherings or freezer storage.