Slow Cooker Chicken Spaghetti Recipe -

Bring cozy comfort food to your dinner table with this rich, creamy slow cooker chicken spaghetti.

Tender, slow-cooked chicken is shredded and tossed into a decadent, cheesy sauce made from a blend of melted cheeses, savory soups, and tomatoes with green chiles, then combined with perfectly cooked al dente pasta.

It is an effortless, crowd-pleasing meal that practically cooks itself.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours 40 minutes
Total Time: 4 hours
Servings: 8

Ingredients

Cooking spray (for coating the slow cooker insert)
1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup
1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles (undrained)
4 ounces cream cheese, cut into small cubes
4 ounces processed cheese product (such as Velveeta), cubed
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts
4 ounces Colby Jack cheese, freshly shredded (about 1 cup)
12 ounces uncooked spaghetti noodles
Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (for garnish)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare and Combine the Base

Coat a 6-quart slow cooker thoroughly with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Pour in the condensed cream of chicken soup, condensed cream of mushroom soup, and the undrained can of diced tomatoes and green chiles.

Add the cubed cream cheese, cubed processed cheese, chicken broth, onion powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir all the ingredients together until well blended.

2. Cook the Chicken

Submerge the raw boneless, skinless chicken breasts directly into the soup mixture, pushing them down so they are mostly covered by the liquid. Secure the lid on the slow cooker.

Set to cook on Low heat for about 3 hours and 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) when checked with a meat thermometer.

3. Shred the Meat and Melt the Cheeses

Carefully remove the cooked chicken breasts from the slow cooker and place them onto a clean cutting board. Let them rest for a few minutes so they are safe to handle, then shred the meat using two forks.

Return the shredded chicken back into the warm sauce mixture. Sprinkle the shredded Colby Jack cheese over the top, stir gently to incorporate, cover the slow cooker with the lid, and turn off the heat.

Allow it to sit undisturbed for about 5 minutes until the cheese is completely melted and gooey.

4. Boil the Pasta

While the cheese is melting into the chicken sauce, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the uncooked spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions until it reaches an al dente texture.

Before draining the pasta, carefully reserve 1 cup of the starchy pasta cooking water, then drain the remaining water.

5. Combine and Serve

Transfer the drained spaghetti directly into the slow cooker with the creamy chicken and cheese mixture. Toss everything together thoroughly until the noodles are completely coated in the sauce.

If the sauce feels too thick, splash in a little of the reserved pasta water at a time until your desired creamy consistency is achieved. Garnish with freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley and serve warm.

Helpful Cooking Tips

Shredding Shortcut

To save time, you can use a hand mixer on low speed directly in a bowl to shred warm chicken breasts in seconds.

Control the Heat

If you prefer a milder flavor, use mild diced tomatoes and green chiles. For an extra kick, opt for a spicy variety or add a pinch of red pepper flakes.

Prevent Sticky Pasta

Do not rinse the spaghetti after draining. The natural starches left on the surface of the noodles help the creamy cheese sauce cling much better.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calories	516	—
Total Fat	20g	26%
Saturated Fat	10g	50%
Cholesterol	117mg	39%
Sodium	1103mg	48%
Total Carbohydrates	41g	15%
Dietary Fiber	2g	6%
Total Sugars	4g	—
Protein	41g	82%
Vitamin C	3mg	3%
Calcium	252mg	19%
Iron	3mg	17%
Potassium	500mg	11%