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CrockPot Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Recipe is a creamy and delicious twist on traditional spaghetti. Your family will ask for this over and over. It is so easy to prepare that you can quickly throw this together any day of the week.

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Crockpot Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Recipe

We eat a ton of chicken and I am always looking for new and tasty ways to serve it. This easy Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Crock Pot Recipe definitely was a hit with everyone. You are going to love this easy and frugal chicken recipe.

The cream cheese combined with the Rotel really kicks it up a notch and makes this spaghetti so creamy and flavorful. Not to mention the slow cooker makes this so easy. This is the the best chicken spaghetti recipe that you will make.

It really cuts down on clean up and that is a plus for us busy moms. It is so nice just having the one pot to clean and not worrying about an extra pan to wash. This is the perfect recipe to serve on a pasta bar.

chicken spaghetti in a slow cooker

Can you Cook Pasta in the Slow Cooker?

Yes, you can cook pasta in the slow cooker. But in this slow cooker recipe, I cooked the pasta in a separate pot. I usually cook my noodles in a broth based recipe. They seem to cook better and thoroughly.

Since Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti has a creamier base, I cooked the pasta in a separate pot. This ensure that the pasta is cooked according to the package or al dente.

Once the pasta is cooked, then I stir into the slow cooker with the other ingredients. This results in a delicious chicken spaghetti meal. This is the best comfort food.

You can also use the instant pot if you prefer.

Ingredients needed - chicken, diced tomatoes, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, onion, minced garlic, italian seasoning, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, spaghetti

Ingredients to Make Crock Pot Cheesy Spaghetti:

  • Chicken Breasts
  • Diced Tomatoes with Green Chiles
  • Cream of Chicken Soup 
  • Cream of Mushrooms Soup 
  • Onion
  • Minced Garlic
  • Italian Seasoning
  • Cream Cheese
  • Cheddar Cheese
  • Spaghetti

How to Make Crock Pot Cheesy Spaghetti:

  • Step 1 – Add the chicken, diced tomatoes, and cream of chicken soup to slow cooker. Then add cream of mushroom soup, onion, garlic and Italian seasoning to the crock pot. 
  • Step 2 – Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on high for 6-8 hours. 
Adding all the ingredients to the slow cooker
  • Step 3 – Remove the chicken, shred it and return it back to a crock pot.  
  • Step 4 – Stir in the cream cheese and grated cheddar cheese.  Cover and cook on low for 20-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and combined.  
  • Step 5 – While the cheese is melting, cook the spaghetti noodles according to the package direction to al dente. 
  • Step 6 – Stir spaghetti noodles into the crock pot mixture.  
The process of shredding the chicken and mixing with the other ingredients
  • Step 7 – Serve and enjoy.
chicken spaghetti in a slow cooker with a serving on a spoon

What to Serve with Crock Pot Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti?

  • Simple Salad – Our favorite side is a simple salad. It is so easy and it goes really well with the chicken spaghetti.
  • Dinner Rolls – Throw in some of these Easy Homemade Dinner Rolls. You can also grab some bread from the bakery to dip into the yummy sauce. You will love having the bread to get every last drop.
chicken spaghetti in a slow cooker with a serving on a spoon

Tips for Crock Pot Chicken Spaghetti:

  • Ingredients – Add all the ingredients to the slow cooker and cook on high or low. If you prefer, you can spray the slow cooker with cooking spray. Cooking time may very if you are using frozen chicken or thawed chicken.
  • Shredding Chicken – When the chicken is done cooking, remove the chicken and shred with a hand mixer or a stand mixer. This is so quick and easy and the only way I shred chicken now.
  • Noodles – Cook noodles in a separate pot and then add to the chicken spaghetti ingredients. To save time on cooking day, make your spaghetti noodles the night before. Then all you have to do is add to your cooked ingredients.
Chicken Spaghetti in slow cooker with a bite on a fork

Cheesy Chicken Crock Pot Spaghetti Variations:

  • Change the Cheese – Try velveeta cheese or other types of cheese in the cheese mixture.
  • Chicken – Substitute chicken thighs for the chicken breasts. You can even use chicken tenders. This would be easy to use leftover cook chicken or rotisserie chicken.
  • Pasta – Use any type of pasta you like- linguine, penne, or elbow. We usually use what we have on hand.
  • Rice – Try rice instead of pasta. We recommend white rice or if you are on a low carb diet, use cauliflower rice.
  • Vegetables – Add bell pepper to the onions. Red bell pepper or green bell pepper adds color to the mixture and flavor.
  • Rotel – We used diced tomatoes with green chilis. But you can easily get a can of Rotel or just use plain diced tomatoes.
Chicken Spaghetti in a bowl

How to Store Leftovers:

Place leftovers in a air tight container and place in the refrigerator. The leftovers will stay good for up to 4 days. Once you are ready to reheat, place in the microwave and heat in 30 second intervals until heated.

Chicken Spaghetti in a bowl with a bite on a fork

Can you Freeze this?

Yes, you can freeze this recipe uncooked or cooked. Store uncooked chicken spaghetti, place the ingredients, except the noodles in the freezer bag. You can also use a freezer safe container and place in the freezer.

Once you are ready to cook, cook according to recipe card. If store cooked chicken spaghetti, place the chicken spaghetti mixture in individual container and freezer. They will last about 3 months if stored properly.

Chicken Spaghetti in a bowl with a bite on a fork

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5 from 292 votes
Crock Pot Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Recipe is a creamy and delicious twist on traditional spaghetti. It is so easy to prepare and a tasty dinner idea.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings 6
Cuisine Italian
Course Main Course
Calories 720

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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Add the chicken, diced tomatoes, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, onion, garlic and Italian seasoning to the crock pot. 
  • Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours. 
  • Remove the chicken, shred it and return it back to a crock pot.  
  • Stir in the cream cheese and grated cheddar cheese.  Cover and cook on low for 20-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and combined.  
  • While the cheese is melting, cook the spaghetti noodles according to the package direction to al dente. 
  • Stir spaghetti noodles into the crock pot mixture.  
  • Serve and enjoy! 

Recipe Notes

Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.  

Nutrition Facts

Calories 720kcal, Carbohydrates 68g, Protein 48g, Fat 27g, Saturated Fat 13g, Polyunsaturated Fat 2g, Monounsaturated Fat 7g, Trans Fat 0.01g, Cholesterol 135mg, Sodium 1149mg, Potassium 883mg, Fiber 4g, Sugar 5g, Vitamin A 843IU, Vitamin C 9mg, Calcium 351mg, Iron 3mg

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  1. 5 stars
    Will I have to add water to the condensed soup or will there be enough juices to make up for the lack of water

  2. Yes you will probably have to add more broth. Normally it takes 20-30 minutes for the pasta to cook through.

  3. Hi my question is can I put my noodles in the mixture raw and let them cook in the crockpot? If so how long do I wait to let them fully cook?

  4. Yes that is just a mistake. It is 3-4 on high or 6-8 hours on low. I have fixed that. And yes yu can cook the noodles the night before. I like to toss the noodles warm with butter. Allow to cool completely at room temperature and then place in the refrigerator. That should help prevent them from sticking into a big lump.

  5. 2 questions: In the directions both places it says to cook on high for 3 to 4 hours OR on high for 6 to 8 hours. Should that second one be low instead of high? Also, in the tips section, you suggest cooking the noodles the night before. If you do this, how do you keep them from sticking together in a big lump? Thanks! Amy

  6. 5 stars
    Yummy! This recipe was so creamy and gave us a new twist for using our spaghetti. Hubby loved it too. I had to use reduced fat cream cheese and cheddar cheese to lower our cholesterol intake. The results were yummy as it tasted delicious with these substitutions Served it with steamed broccoli. We used some of the sauce from the spaghetti on our broccoli. It was so good!! Thanks for sharing!

  7. How long can you leave the recipe in the crockpot after adding spaghetti. In other words can I make it and take to pot luck?