Creamy Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti
A cozy, easy slow cooker dinner featuring tender chicken, creamy cheesy sauce, and perfectly cooked spaghetti noodles. This recipe is fuss-free and perfect for busy weeknights or comforting weekend meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 8 ounces spaghetti noodles, broken in half
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies (do not drain)
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts or thighs in the bottom of the crockpot and season with salt and pepper.
- Pour in chicken broth, diced tomatoes with green chilies (do not drain), minced garlic, and sprinkle onion powder over the top. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until chicken is tender and shreds easily with a fork.
- Remove chicken from crockpot and shred using two forks. Return shredded chicken to the crockpot.
- Stir in softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and sour cream until cheeses melt into a creamy sauce.
- Add broken spaghetti noodles to the crockpot and stir gently to submerge noodles in the sauce.
- Cover and cook on low for another 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until pasta is tender but not mushy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Add pasta only after shredding the chicken to prevent mushy noodles. Soften cream cheese before adding to avoid lumps. Stir pasta occasionally while cooking to prevent sticking. Use low-sodium broth to control saltiness. Adjust sauce thickness by adding broth or cooking uncovered if needed. For gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta and check canned ingredients for gluten.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/6th of the r
- Calories: 375
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 30
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