Description
This Crock Pot Chicken Spaghetti recipe combines tender slow-cooked chicken with creamy soups, diced tomatoes, and melted mozzarella cheese for a comforting, easy-to-make pasta dish. Perfect for busy days, it requires minimal prep and delivers a hearty, cheesy meal that’s full of flavor and ideal for family dinners.
Ingredients
Sauces and Seasonings
- 10.5 ounce can cream of chicken soup
- 10.5 ounce can cream of celery soup (can substitute cream of chicken or cream of mushroom)
- 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes (can use Rotel or salsa)
- 4 ounces (1/2 block) cream cheese, cubed
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Protein
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or chicken thighs)
Pasta and Cheese
- 12 ounces spaghetti (about 3/4 of a 16 ounce box)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Combine ingredients in crock pot: In a 6-quart slow cooker, mix together the cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup, diced tomatoes, and cubed cream cheese. Stir until well combined with the soups and tomatoes.
- Add seasonings: Sprinkle in the garlic powder and oregano, then stir again to evenly distribute the herbs and spices throughout the mixture.
- Insert chicken: Place the two boneless, skinless chicken breasts into the crock pot, submerging them in the sauce.
- Slow cook chicken: Cover the crock pot and cook on low heat for 4 to 6 hours, or until the chicken is very tender and can be shredded easily with forks.
- Shred chicken: Remove the chicken breasts from the crock pot and shred them thoroughly using two forks.
- Cook spaghetti: Meanwhile, prepare the spaghetti separately in boiling water according to the package directions, then drain well.
- Combine pasta and cheese: Return the shredded chicken, cooked spaghetti, and shredded mozzarella cheese to the crock pot sauce. Stir everything together, cover, and let it sit for about 5 minutes to allow the cheese to melt fully.
- Adjust seasoning and serve: Taste the dish and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, garlic powder, or oregano if desired. Serve warm for a comforting meal.
Notes
- You can substitute cream of celery soup with cream of chicken or cream of mushroom for varied flavor.
- Rotel or your favorite salsa can replace diced tomatoes to add more spice.
- Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts for richer flavor and juiciness.
- Cooking time can vary slightly depending on your slow cooker model.
