Looking for a comforting, family-friendly dinner you can toss together with minimal effort? This Easy CrockPot Chicken Spaghetti Recipe is creamy, cheesy, and bursting with flavor — all made in your slow cooker. Perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or feeding a hungry crowd, it’s a set-it-and-forget-it dish that guarantees smiles at the dinner table.
Why You’ll Love This CrockPot Chicken Spaghetti
- Effortless cooking: Just add the ingredients to your slow cooker and let it do the work.
- Creamy, cheesy goodness: Loaded with tender chicken, velvety sauce, and melted cheese.
- Versatile: Use any pasta shape, add veggies, or swap cheeses to customize it.
- Kid-approved: A comforting meal even picky eaters love.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel), undrained
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 8 oz uncooked spaghetti (or other pasta)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
How to Make CrockPot Chicken Spaghetti
- Add chicken and liquids: Place chicken breasts in the bottom of your crockpot. Add cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, diced tomatoes with green chilies, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cream cheese.
- Cook the chicken: Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred chicken: Remove chicken breasts and shred them with two forks. Return shredded chicken to the crockpot, stirring to combine with the creamy sauce.
- Cook pasta: About 30 minutes before serving, cook spaghetti according to package directions until just al dente. Drain well.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta and shredded cheddar cheese to the crockpot. Stir until pasta is fully coated and cheese is melted.
- Finish & serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Tips for Success
- Adjust creaminess: If you like it saucier, stir in extra chicken broth or a splash of milk.
- Add veggies: Sneak in spinach, peas, or diced bell peppers for added nutrition.
- Spice it up: Add cayenne pepper or extra diced green chilies for a kick.
Make Ahead and Storage
- Make ahead: Cook chicken and sauce ahead of time, refrigerate, then reheat and add freshly cooked pasta.
- Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheat: Warm individual servings in the microwave or reheat on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of broth if needed.
Can I use rotisserie chicken instead of raw chicken?
Yes! Shred about 3 cups of rotisserie chicken and add it after the sauce has cooked for a few hours. Stir to heat through, then add pasta and cheese.
Can I freeze CrockPot chicken spaghetti?
Absolutely. Cool completely, transfer to freezer-safe containers, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Can I use different pasta?
Definitely! Penne, rotini, or fettuccine all work great in this recipe.
What can I substitute for cream cheese?
You can use sour cream or Greek yogurt for a lighter option, but the sauce will be less thick.
Easy CrockPot Chicken Spaghetti Recipe
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Description
This Easy CrockPot Chicken Spaghetti is creamy, cheesy, and perfect for a quick, comforting family meal made right in your slow cooker.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 cup chicken broth
8 oz cream cheese
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp paprika
8 oz uncooked spaghetti
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
1. Place chicken, soups, diced tomatoes, broth, cream cheese, and seasonings in the crockpot.
2. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
3. Shred chicken and return it to the crockpot.
4. Cook spaghetti separately, then add to crockpot with cheese and stir until combined.
5. Season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, add sautéed mushrooms or diced bell peppers.
This dish can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg