Description
This Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti is a creamy, comforting, and easy-to-make meal perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken breasts slow-cooked with cream of chicken soup, diced tomatoes, garlic, and Italian seasoning are combined with creamy cheeses and tossed with perfectly cooked spaghetti for a deliciously cheesy pasta dish.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Sauce
- 1.75 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 (10.5 oz) cans non-fat cream of chicken soup
- 10 oz can diced tomatoes (not drained)
- 1 tbsp minced garlic (5-6 cloves)
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Cheeses
- 8 oz Neufchatel cheese (or cream cheese)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Pasta
- 1 lb spaghetti noodles
Toppings (optional)
- Red pepper flakes
- Grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Crockpot: Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker base to form a bed for the sauce ingredients.
- Add Sauces and Seasonings: Pour the cream of chicken soup and the undrained diced tomatoes over the chicken. Add the minced garlic and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper according to your preference.
- Slow Cook the Chicken: Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or on low for 5 to 6 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken breasts from the crockpot and shred them using two forks or your hands, then return the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker.
- Add Cheeses: Stir in the Neufchatel cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese. Cover and continue to cook on low for an additional 20 to 30 minutes, until the cheeses have melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Cook Spaghetti: While the cheese is melting, cook the spaghetti noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Stir the cooked spaghetti noodles into the crockpot with the creamy chicken mixture, mixing thoroughly so that the pasta is well coated.
- Add Final Touches: Sprinkle the top with red pepper flakes and grated parmesan cheese for extra flavor if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot straight from the crockpot for a hearty and comforting meal.
Notes
- Neufchatel cheese can be substituted with regular cream cheese if unavailable.
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of red pepper flakes or add chopped jalapeños.
- Use gluten-free spaghetti for a gluten-free variation.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated thoroughly before serving.
