This Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti is a comforting family favorite. Packed with chicken, spaghetti noodles, and a creamy sauce, it's sure to please everyone! The best part (just like the creamy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole) is that it's incredibly easy to make!
Next time try Crock Pot Lasagna with Ravioli, it's such an easy slow cooker recipe!
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Why you'll love this recipe
✔️ All you need to do is a few minutes of prep and then the slow cooker will do the rest. The crockpot is a life saver for busy families!
✔️ This slow cooker chicken spaghetti is a lifesaver for a busy day when you need something easy.
✔️ The can of rotel adds a hint of heat from the green chiles without being overwhelming.
Serve up this one-pot wonder and the whole family will love it!
Ingredients
Please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for the exact measurements.
- boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Rotel (tomatoes and green chilies)
- 10 ounce bag frozen seasoning blend, you can also use a fresh blend - this is about 1 ½ cups diced onion, green pepper and red pepper and parsley)
- cream of chicken soup
- cream cheese
- cheddar cheese
- Gruyere cheese or swiss cheese
- evaporated milk
- spaghetti pasta
- salt and pepper
Instructions
This is an overview of the instructions. For the complete directions just scroll down to the bottom!
- Spray inside the crock pot with cooking spray.
- Place chicken breasts on the bottom.
- Pour the frozen seasoning, tomatoes and chilies and chicken soup over the top.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
- Remove the lid and using two forks shred chicken.
- Add the cream cheese, 2-½ Cups cheddar cheese, the gruyere cheese and evaporated milk. Cover again and cook another 30 minutes.
- While this is happening place a large pot on the stove, full of salted water, and bring to a rolling boil.
- Add the spaghetti and cook to al dente (about 8 minutes).
- Give the ingredients a good stir and taste. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- If the cheeses, including the cream cheese, have melted enough add the cooked spaghetti.
- Stir the cooked pasta into the crock pot then top with the remaining grated cheddar cheese. Cover and cook another 10 minutes.
Equipment
- slow cooker
- large pot or Dutch oven
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FAQ's
Technically you can; however, for this recipe, I recommend that you cook them separately so that they don't overcook in the crock pot.
Yes, raw chicken is completely safe to cook in the slow cooker. Plus, it turns out so tender.
No, there is no need to sear or brown the chicken before you add it to the slow cooker.
Things to know
- I recommend spraying the slow cooker well with nonstick cooking spray so your crock is easy to clean. You could also use a slow cooker liner instead if you prefer.
- Also, make sure you don't forget to drain the spaghetti after cooking it. Otherwise, your dish will end up watery and not nearly as creamy.
- I prefer to cut the cream cheese into chunks so it melts faster in the crock pot.
- Instead of using two forks for the shredded chicken, you could use a hand mixer to make it easier. Or, pull the chicken breasts out, and use a knife on a cutting board before returning the chicken to the slow cooker.
- Anytime you're making pasta, don't overcook it. Cook according to the package directions to al dente.
Variations
- You could also add different types of cheeses into the mix!
- Be sure to adjust the salt and pepper amounts to your own taste preferences before serving.
- Try using a different type of pasta such as elbow macaroni, shell pasta, or even penne.
- You can also use other cuts of chicken such as thighs or chicken tenders for this recipe.
- Green chilis would be an excellent addition to this recipe!
- Cream of mushroom soup can be used in place of cream of chicken soup for this crockpot recipe.
Storage
Refrigerate - Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days.
Freezer - Place it into a freezer-safe container or freezer-bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheating - Reheat on the stovetop or microwave until warm. Add milk to make it creamy if it dries out in the fridge.
Easy crockpot meals
- Crockpot Steak and Potatoes - this easy recipe is a hearty, comforting meal. You won’t believe how easy it is to make!
- Crockpot Crack Chicken is one of my favorite crock pot recipes, it's full of cheesy ranch flavor that the entire family will love.
- The next time you are looking for an easy crockpot chicken recipe, I recommend you try this Crockpot Chicken and Gravy. It's creamy comfort food that even the picky eaters will love.
- Change up taco night with this Crockpot Chicken Taco Soup, it's a great recipe that even the picky eaters will enjoy.
- Crock Pot Ranch Chicken - another great meal that is terrific over mashed potatoes, rice or pasta - yum!!
- Crockpot Lasagna is a great crockpot recipe. It's perfect when you're expecting guests, but don't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen.
Related recipes
- Chicken and Noodle Casserole and the Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole are two of our favorite easy dinners when craving something simple yet delicious.
- Cheesy Bacon Pasta Bake is a super yummy meal with minimal ingredients. A real crowd-pleaser!
- We love the Monterey Chicken Spaghetti Recipe. It's rich and cheesy, this is a real crowd-pleaser!
- Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole - think layers of cheesy noodles sandwiched between hearty sauce, YUM!
Serve with
- This Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti is one of the ultimate comfort foods. So, I like balancing it with a vegetable side dish like this Pan Fried Vegetables recipe.
- I love to serve a hearty meal like this with a slice of crusty bread like this Air Fryer Garlic Bread.
- Crispy Baked Brussel Sprouts are easy to make and so tasty! Oven-roasted they come perfectly caramelized and delicious. They are one of my favorite recipes to serve with this meal.
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Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti
Equipment
- 1 Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 2-3 pounds chicken breast
- 10 ounce can tomatoes and chilies (Rotel)
- 10 ounce bag frozen seasoning blend (which is a mixture of diced frozen onions, red peppers and green peppers, celery and minced parsley)
- 21 ounces cream of chicken soup that's two cans, undiluted
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 3 cups cheddar cheese grated
- 1 cup gruyere cheese grated
- ¼ cup evaporated milk
- 16 oz spaghetti noodles cooked
- salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions
- Spray inside the crock pot with cooking spray.
- Lay the chicken breasts on the bottom.
- Pour the frozen seasoning, tomatoes and chilies and chicken soup over the top.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
- Remove the lid and using two forks shred the chicken.
- Add the cream cheese, 2-½ Cups cheddar cheese, the gruyere cheese and evaporated milk. Cover again and cook another 30 minutes.
- While this is happening place a large pot on the stove, full of salted water, and bring to a rolling boil.
- Add the spaghetti and cook to al dente (about 8 minutes).
- Give the ingredients a good stir and taste. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- If the cheeses, including the cream cheese, have melted enough add the drained spaghetti.
- Stir the spaghetti into the crock pot then top with the remaining grated cheddar cheese. Cover and cook another 10 minutes.
Lois
This is a wonderful meal and so easy to make. I never think about chicken and spaghetti just cause I’m in a rut. But it’s really good. Love it.
Colleen B.
Need suggestion on what to use in place of the gruyere cheese.
Thank You
Bowl Me Over
Hey Colleen - just replace it with extra cheddar, or use Swiss or Monterey Jack cheese. Pepper Jack would also be yummy. Enjoy the casserole!
Colleen B.
Thank You
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