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Easy Creamy Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti

Creamy Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti is the kind of simple, comforting, reliable dinner recipe every home cook needs in their rotation. It combines tender shredded chicken, a rich and cheesy sauce, mixed with perfectly cooked spaghetti. It all comes together into one delicious, hearty meal. A chicken dinner that is indulgent and incredibly simple to prepare.

This slow cooker chicken spaghetti recipe is especially popular for busy weeknights, potlucks, and family dinners because it delivers big flavor and feeds a lot of people with very little hands-on time.

Creamy Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti
creamy crockpot chicken spaghetti recipe is a winner dinner for your family

Slow cooker meals are popular because they are so easy on the cook. Try our Asian Inspired Crockpot Chicken for another, entirely different way to enjoy your chicken for dinner.

This Crockpot chicken spaghetti is a favorite with busy cooks. Combine a few pantry staples like cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, Rotel tomatoes, and chicken broth and the slow cooker does the heavy lifting while you focus on your day. Every bite of this creamy chicken spaghetti is comforting and full of flavor.

Creamy Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti removes a lot of stress when putting dinner on the table. This crockpot chicken recipe is ideal for busy days with a lot of people to feed for dinner. Most of the work happens in the slow cooker, allowing you to add the ingredients in the morning with little to do to finish it for the table.

Because the chicken cooks low and slow, it delivers a tender, flavorful chicken dinner. This recipe also stretches well for 6 to 8 servings. So it is budget-friendly and perfect for feeding a family without much extra effort. Leftovers reheat beautifully, which makes this dish an excellent option for next-day lunches, meal prep, or easy dinners later in the week.

It holds its creamy texture when reheated with just a splash of broth or milk, saving time and reducing food waste. And the recipe is flexible. Try swapping the cheeses, adjust spice levels, or add vegetables based on what you already have on hand.

Whether you are cooking for picky eaters, planning ahead for the week, or need a reliable comfort food meal that delivers consistent results, this recipe works hard for the cook and makes the family tummies happy.

Creamy Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti Recipe
Creamy Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti is a delicious, simple dish your family will love.

Pantry Ingredients Make Creamy Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti Easy:

This creamy crockpot chicken spaghetti recipe, like our Crock Pot Mediterranean Chicken, starts with boneless, skinless chicken breasts placed directly into the slow cooker. The combination of cream soups, diced tomatoes with green chilies, aromatics like onion and garlic, and simple seasonings creates a savory base that slowly infuses into the chicken as it cooks. Once shredded, the chicken absorbs even more flavor, making the final dish rich, cohesive, and satisfying.

Adding cream cheese and freshly shredded cheddar cheese transforms the sauce into a silky, indulgent coating that clings perfectly to the spaghetti. Cooking the pasta separately and folding it in at the end ensures the noodles stay tender without becoming mushy so your crockpot chicken spaghetti has a great texture.

Why This Recipe Works So Well

Slow cooker chicken spaghetti works because it balances convenience with comfort. The crockpot allows flavors to meld slowly, creating depth without extra effort. Using Rotel adds a mild kick and acidity Cream cheese provides body and smoothness. Cheddar brings in that classic cheesy flavor everyone loves.

This is also a highly adaptable recipe. You can adjust spice levels, cheeses, and even the protein based on what you have on hand, making it one of the most flexible creamy chicken spaghetti crockpot recipes available.

Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Spaghetti
Easy slow cooker chicken spaghetti is full of creamy yumminess. And it all clings to the noodles beautifully. Every bite is full of flavor.

Serving Ideas

Creamy crockpot chicken spaghetti is filling on its own, but pairing it with simple sides makes it feel like a complete meal. Serve it with fresh vegetables or a crisp green salad dressed in a light vinaigrette to balance the richness. Garlic bread or warm dinner rolls are excellent for soaking up the extra sauce. For a lighter option, broccoli or green beans provide color, texture, and freshness.

This dish also works well for gatherings. It holds its heat beautifully in the crockpot, making it ideal for potlucks, game days, or family events. Simply keep the slow cooker on the warm setting and stir occasionally.

Ingredient Substitutions and Variations

This creamy chicken spaghetti recipe is easy to customize:

  • Chicken thighs can replace chicken breasts for an even richer flavor.
  • Pepper jack or Colby-Jack cheese can be used instead of cheddar for a different flavor profile.
  • Neufchâtel cheese works as a lighter alternative to cream cheese.
  • Whole wheat or gluten-free spaghetti can be substituted without affecting the sauce.
  • Add vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach for extra nutrition and texture.
  • Make it spicier by adding red pepper flakes or using hot Rotel.

For a casserole-style finish, transfer the completed dish to a baking dish, top with extra cheese, and broil briefly until bubbly and lightly browned.

Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti With Rotel
crockpot chicken spaghetti with Rotel has lots of good flavor

Make-Ahead and Storage Tips

Creamy crockpot chicken spaghetti is an excellent make-ahead meal. The sauce can be prepared in advance and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before cooking. At serving, make the noodles, heat and stir!

Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. To reheat, add a splash of chicken broth or milk and warm gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, stirring frequently to maintain the creamy texture.

This recipe also freezes well. It is a smart option for meal prep or freezer meals.

Why This Is a Family Favorite

This slow cooker chicken spaghetti recipe is a favorite for all ages thanks to its creamy texture and familiar flavors. It is mild enough for kids while still satisfying for adults, making it a dependable family-friendly crockpot meal. The generous yield also makes it budget-friendly, especially when feeding a crowd.

If you are looking for an easy crockpot chicken dinner that delivers comfort, flavor, and versatility, this creamy crockpot chicken spaghetti deserves a permanent spot in your recipe collection.

Creamy Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti Close Up
Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Creamy Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Additional Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 6 hours 30 minutes

Creamy Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti is an easy slow cooker dinner made with tender chicken, Rotel, spices, cream cheese, and cheddar over cooked spagetti noodles. Perfect comfort food.

Ingredients

  • 1½-2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 (10 oz) can Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies), undrained
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup chicken broth

Creamy Finish

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese (sharp or medium)

Pasta

  • 12 oz spaghetti, broken in half

Instructions

    1. Place chicken breasts in the crockpot. Top with cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, Rotel, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, Italian seasoning, and chicken broth. Assembling Creamy Crockpot Chicken SpaghettiStir lightly around the chicken.
    2. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until chicken is very tender.
    3. Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return it to the crockpot.Shredded Chicken
    4. Stir in softened cream cheese until fully melted and smooth. Then add shredded cheddar.
    5. Cover and cook 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted.
    6. Meanwhile, in a separate pot boil water for pasta.
    7. Add broken spaghetti pasta and cook until just al dente (about 10 minutes at a boil). Drain.Boiled Noodles For Creamy Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti
    8. Stir cooked spaghetti into the crockpot until fully coated with chicken and sauce. Let sit 5-10 minutes to thicken slightly before serving.Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti For A Crowd

Notes

Tips for Best Texture

  • Shredding your own cheese may produce a creamier result than using preshredded. Keep crockpot on LOW or WARM when adding cheese to prevent graininess.
  • If the cooked noodles thicken the dinner too much, stir in a splash of warm broth or pasta water.

Nutrition Information

Yield

8

Serving Size

1

Amount Per Serving Calories 418Total Fat 28gSaturated Fat 15gUnsaturated Fat 13gCholesterol 79mgSodium 1275mgCarbohydrates 22gFiber 1gSugar 2gProtein 19g

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