Description
This Slow Cooker Chicken Spaghetti is a creamy, comforting dish perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. Tender chicken breasts simmer with diced tomatoes, aromatic spices, and cream cheese to create a rich sauce that coats al dente spaghetti, making a hearty and flavorful meal with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 medium chicken breasts
- 1 can diced tomatoes 28 ounces
- 1 can cream of chicken soup 10.5 ounces
- 2 teaspoons onion powder 6 grams
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder 6 grams
- 2 teaspoons oregano 4 grams
Dairy
- 8 ounces room temperature cream cheese, diced
Pasta
- 12 ounces spaghetti
Garnish
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Add Ingredients to Slow Cooker: Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Pour in the can of diced tomatoes and cream of chicken soup. Sprinkle the onion powder, garlic powder, and oregano evenly over the top.
- Cook the Chicken: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- Shred the Chicken: Use two forks to shred the chicken breasts directly in the slow cooker.
- Add Cream Cheese: Add the diced room temperature cream cheese to the slow cooker and stir well. The residual heat will melt the cream cheese, creating a smooth, creamy sauce.
- Cook Spaghetti: In the last 20 minutes of the slow cooker cooking time, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti until al dente, then drain.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the drained spaghetti to the slow cooker and stir to combine thoroughly, allowing the pasta to absorb the sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish the chicken spaghetti with fresh parsley and serve hot for a delicious comfort meal.
Notes
- Give it a Mexican flair by substituting diced tomatoes with a can of Rotel tomatoes and adding a jalapeño pepper for some heat.
- Add diced vegetables such as carrots, chilies, or mushrooms for extra nutrition and flavor.
- Enhance cheesiness by topping with shredded cheddar or parmesan cheese before serving.
- The nutritional information is an estimate for six servings; ingredient brands and quantities can affect values.
