Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti Recipe

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Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti Recipe

This crockpot chicken spaghetti recipe is the ultimate creamy comfort food dinner. Tender shredded chicken, mushrooms, and pasta noodles cook in a rich, zesty sauce right in the slow cooker for an easy, family-friendly meal everyone looks forward to.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 5

Total Time 5 15

Servings servings

Author Melissa Williams

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 small yellow onion diced
4 ounces brown mushrooms finely minced
3 cloves garlic minced
10 ounces Rotel
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 cups chicken broth
4 ounces cream cheese cubed
1 pound spaghetti noodles
½ cup sour cream
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
fresh chopped parsley optional for garnish

Instructions

Spray a 6-quart or larger slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
To the slow cooker, add the trimmed chicken breast, onions, mushrooms, garlic, Rotel, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to the crockpot.
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 small yellow onion, 4 ounces brown mushrooms, 3 cloves garlic, 10 ounces Rotel, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
Pour in chicken broth and stir to combine. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 4 hours.
2 cups chicken broth
Use tong to remove the cooked chicken from the slow cooker and dice it into cubes or two forks to shred it. Return it to the crockpot.
Add the cream cheese to the slow cooker, replace the cover and continue cooking on HIGH for 30 minutes.
4 ounces cream cheese
While the cream cheese is melting, cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente.
1 pound spaghetti noodles
Drain the spaghetti and add it to the crockpot with the sour cream and cheddar cheese.
½ cup sour cream, 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Cover and cook on HIGH for another 15 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
Remove lid and let it set for 10 minutes before serving to thicken. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired. Enjoy!
fresh chopped parsley

Notes

Finely mincing the mushrooms helps add flavor without a noticeable mushroom texture (look for cremini). If you don't like mushrooms, they can be skipped.
When cooking the noodles, stop at al dente (1-3 mins before the package states) & reserve a bit of pasta water. The noodles will continue to soften as they sit in the slow cooker.
Letting the chicken spaghetti rest uncovered for 10 minutes before serving will help thicken the sauce and improve texture. Give the pasta a good toss before serving.
When tossing the pasta at the end, pour some reserved starchy pasta water to help bring the sauce together. Start by adding 3 tablespoons of water and add more depending on your preference.
Boneless skinless chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts.
Original, mild, or hot Rotel works. If you don't have Rotel, a can of diced tomatoes will also work.
Add diced bell peppers or jalapenos for added flavor and texture.
Store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Every slow cooker runs differently. Times given are a general recommendation and should be tested in your own slow cooker and adjusted as needed.

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