Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti with Rotel & Cream Cheese
This Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti is an easy slow cooker dinner made with tender chicken, Rotel tomatoes, cream cheese, and spaghetti. Rich, creamy, and packed with flavor, it’s a simple family-friendly meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
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Ingredients You’ll Need
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 10 oz can diced tomatoes and green chilies
- 2 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese blend
- 16 oz package dried spaghetti
- Fresh chopped parsley or basil, for topping (optional)
Ingredient Substitutions & Variations
- Use either chicken breasts or chicken thighs. Once cooked, chop, slice, or shred the chicken before adding it to the dish.
- Short on time? Substitute shredded rotisserie chicken and add it when you stir in the pasta. Cook just until heated through.
- Swap the cheese for mozzarella, Parmesan, or an Italian cheese blend.
- Try different pasta shapes such as linguine, fettuccine, penne, or rigatoni.
- Bell peppers and onions add great flavor, but zucchini or mushrooms are also delicious options.
- Diced tomatoes with green chilies add extra flavor and a little kick. For a milder version, use plain diced tomatoes instead.
Step by Step Instructions
- Place chicken breasts into even layer into the Crockpot.
- Top with red bell pepper, onion, garlic, diced tomatoes and green chilies, cream of chicken soup, cream cheese, oregano and basil.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Remove chicken and slice intro strips or shred with two forks. Return the chicken to the Crockpot, add the cheese and stir the sauce until well combined and creamy. Cover and let cheese melt for 5-10 minutes.
- Prepare the noodles on the stovetop and cook until al dente according to package instructions.Stir the cooked spaghetti into the Crockpot, stir into the sauce, and top with chopped parsley or basil. Serve immediately!
What to Serve with Chicken Spaghetti
Serve with house salad and cheesy garlic bread.
Storage & Reheating Instructions
Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container for 3 or 4 days.
Reheat on the stovetop over medium heat until heated through.
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Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
Description
This Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti is an easy slow cooker dinner made with tender chicken, Rotel tomatoes, cream cheese, and spaghetti. Rich, creamy, and packed with flavor, it’s a simple family-friendly meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
10 oz can diced tomatoes and green chilies
2 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
8 oz cream cheese, cubed
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese blend
16 oz package dried spaghetti
Fresh chopped parsley or basil, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts into even layer into the Crockpot.
- Top with red bell pepper, onion, garlic, diced tomatoes and green chilies, cream of chicken soup, cream cheese, oregano and basil.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Remove chicken and slice intro strips or shred with two forks. Return the chicken to the Crockpot, add the cheese and stir the sauce until well combined and creamy. Cover and let cheese melt for 5-10 minutes.
- Prepare the noodles on the stovetop and cook until al dente according to package instructions.Stir the cooked spaghetti into the Crockpot, stir into the sauce, and top with chopped parsley or basil. Serve immediately!
Notes
Storage & Reheating Instructions: Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container for 3 or 4 days. Reheat on the stovetop over medium heat until heated through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Easy Dinner Recipes
- Method: Slow Cooker/Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
