Description
This Slow Cooker Chicken Spaghetti is a creamy, comforting dish perfect for an easy dinner. Tender chicken breasts simmer in a savory sauce made from diced tomatoes, cream of chicken soup, and spices, then combined with melted cream cheese and spaghetti for a flavorful, cheesy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Dairy
- 2 medium chicken breasts
- 8 ounces room temperature cream cheese, diced
- 1 can cream of chicken soup, 10.5 ounces
Vegetables and Herbs
- 1 can diced tomatoes, 28 ounces
- 2 teaspoons onion powder, 6 grams
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 6 grams
- 2 teaspoons oregano, 4 grams
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Pasta
- 12 ounces spaghetti
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker. Pour in the can of diced tomatoes and cream of chicken soup over the chicken. Sprinkle onion powder, garlic powder, and oregano evenly across the top.
- Cook the Chicken: Cover the slow cooker and cook the mixture on low for 6 hours, allowing the chicken to become tender and absorb the flavors.
- Shred the Chicken: After cooking, use two forks to shred the chicken breasts directly in the slow cooker.
- Add Cream Cheese: Add the diced cream cheese to the slow cooker and stir thoroughly. The residual heat will melt the cream cheese, creating a rich, creamy sauce.
- Cook the Spaghetti: While the last 20 minutes of cooking time is left, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti until al dente, then drain it well.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the cooked spaghetti into the slow cooker and stir to mix the noodles with the creamy chicken sauce evenly.
- Garnish and Serve: Once everything is well combined and the spaghetti has absorbed some sauce, garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- To add a Mexican twist, use a can of Rotel tomatoes instead of plain diced tomatoes and consider adding a jalapeño for some spice.
- Optional: Include diced vegetables like carrots, chilies, or mushrooms to increase nutritional value and flavor.
- For extra cheesiness, top with shredded cheddar or parmesan cheese before serving.
- Calorie counts are approximate and based on 6 servings; nutritional content varies by brand and preparation.
- Serve immediately for best texture, as pasta can absorb sauce and thicken if left too long.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
