Description

This Slow Cooker Chicken Spaghetti recipe is a creamy, comforting dish perfect for easy weeknight dinners. Tender chicken breasts are slow-cooked in a flavorful blend of garlic, herbs, Buffalo Wild Wings Garlic Parmesan sauce, and Alfredo sauce, then combined with perfectly cooked spaghetti, parmesan cheese, and crispy bacon for a rich, satisfying meal that serves eight.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Sauce

1½ lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 Tbsp garlic and herb seasoning
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp onion powder
1 Tbsp minced garlic
½ cup Buffalo Wild Wings Garlic Parmesan Sauce
1 (15-oz) jar Alfredo sauce
Salt and pepper, to taste

Pasta and Toppings

12 oz spaghetti
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
6 slices cooked chopped bacon
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Prepare Slow Cooker Base: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker. Sprinkle garlic and herb seasoning, paprika, and onion powder evenly over the chicken. Add minced garlic, the Buffalo Wild Wings Garlic Parmesan Sauce, and Alfredo sauce on top. Cover and cook on LOW heat for 4 to 6 hours until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
Shred Chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker. Using two forks, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to combine well with the sauce. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Cook Spaghetti: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the spaghetti noodles and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, usually about 8 to 10 minutes. Reserve about half a cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta thoroughly.
Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the drained spaghetti noodles into the slow cooker with the chicken and sauce mixture. Stir in grated parmesan cheese and the chopped cooked bacon until evenly distributed. If the sauce appears too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time to achieve the desired creamy consistency.
Garnish and Serve: Optionally garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Serve warm directly from the slow cooker or plate and enjoy a rich, creamy chicken spaghetti.

Notes

For extra spice, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
If Buffalo Wild Wings Garlic Parmesan Sauce is unavailable, substitute with your favorite garlic parmesan wing sauce or a mixture of garlic butter and grated parmesan.
To make it lighter, use reduced-fat Alfredo sauce and turkey bacon instead of regular bacon.
Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Ensure to cook the spaghetti al dente to prevent it from becoming mushy when mixed with the sauce.