Description
Rich and creamy chicken spaghetti simmers effortlessly in this crockpot marvel, delivering comfort food perfection. Home chefs can enjoy a hearty meal that melds tender chicken, melted cheese, and pasta into one satisfying dinner solution.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 2 ½ cups cooked, shredded chicken)
- 8 oz Velveeta cheese (cubed)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (such as Rotel, undrained)
- 8 oz spaghetti (broken in half)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
- ½ cup milk (if needed to thin out the sauce)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika (optional for extra flavor)
- Chopped parsley or green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Seasoning Preparation: Nestle chicken breasts in the crockpot and generously coat with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning for robust flavor infusion.
- Sauce Creation: Combine cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth directly in the crockpot, forming a rich, velvety base.
- Cheese Integration: Stir Velveeta and shredded cheddar cheese into the liquid mixture, ensuring even distribution for a smooth, creamy texture.
- Initial Cooking: Cover and slow cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3 hours until chicken becomes supremely tender and easily shredded.
- Meat Preparation: Remove chicken, shred meticulously with two forks, then return pulled meat to the creamy sauce, mixing thoroughly.
- Pasta Incorporation: Add uncooked spaghetti directly into the crockpot, completely submerging in sauce and stirring to prevent clumping.
- Final Cooking: Continue cooking on LOW for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even pasta cooking and prevent bottom scorching.
- Consistency Adjustment: If sauce appears too thick, gradually add milk to achieve a silky, pourable consistency.
- Cheese Topping: Sprinkle additional cheddar cheese on top, allowing it to melt luxuriously for a final 5 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Scatter fresh chopped parsley or green onions over the dish, creating a vibrant finish before serving piping hot.
Notes
- Maximize Seasoning Impact: Use fresh or high-quality spices to elevate the chicken’s flavor profile, ensuring each bite is rich and aromatic.
- Prevent Pasta Sticking: Stir spaghetti frequently during the last cooking phase to avoid clumping and ensure uniform texture throughout the dish.
- Adjust Liquid Consistency: Keep milk or extra broth nearby to fine-tune sauce thickness, creating a creamy yet not overly runny final texture.
- Low-Sodium Alternative: Replace traditional canned soups with homemade versions or low-sodium alternatives to control salt content without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg