Crock Pot Chicken Spaghetti is an effortless family favorite that my kids ask for. It’s a dreamy, luxurious, creamy spaghetti dish with shredded chicken. You’re going to love this one because it has tons of flavor and is infused with some bold, zesty flavors from Rotel tomatoes and Italian seasoning.
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This slow cooker creamy chicken spaghetti disappears so fast in our house! It has that cozy, stick-to-your-ribs kind of feeling– super satisfying when paired with a fresh garden salad and some crusty bread.
If you love creamy chicken dishes, you’re also going to love my zesty Crockpot Italian Chicken, spicy Jalapeno Popper Chicken, and this classic Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Minimal Prep: This is one of those hands-off recipes that every busy parent needs in their collection of crockpot chicken recipes. It’s so simple and quick to make!
- Pantry Staples: This easy crockpot chicken spaghetti is a great way to use up leftover chicken or that extra box of spaghetti that’s been sitting around your house for a while. The ingredients may be simple, but they’re anything but boring in this recipe!
- Kid-Friendly: Rotel chicken spaghetti is picky-eater approved! Both kids and adults go crazy for this cheesy pasta dish.
Ingredients
- Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts: You’re going to throw the chicken breasts into the slow cooker whole. They’ll cook low and slow and transform into perfectly juicy, tender shredded chicken! If you prefer dark meat, you could also use boneless, skinless thighs. And if you have leftover rotisserie chicken, this is the perfect way to use it up!
- Yellow Onion, Green Bell Pepper, and Garlic: This trifecta of aromatic veggies and fresh minced garlic adds a ton of savory flavor to the cheesy chicken pasta.
- Seasonings: You’re going to add Italian seasoning, paprika, black pepper, and salt to this creamy crockpot chicken spaghetti. It’s an earthy, lightly sweet, and lightly smoky mix of spices.
- Rotel Tomatoes with Green Chilies: These canned tomatoes are a Southern favorite featuring a mix of diced tomatoes and fire-roasted green chilies. They're more flavorful than they are spicy, making them perfect for this crockpot chicken spaghetti recipe. If you want more heat, look for the hot version of the canned tomatoes instead of mild.
- Cream of Mushroom Soup and Sour Cream: I like cream of mushroom for this dish but you could also use cream of chicken if you want. Sour cream adds that little bit of tanginess and even more creaminess to the slow cooker chicken spaghetti.
- Cheddar Cheese: Cheddar cheese has that perfect bold flavor and melty quality. You could also use Colby Jack, Parmesan, Pecorino Romano, mozzarella, Gruyere, or any other mild cheese you love.
- Spaghetti: Classic spaghetti noodles cooked to al dente are my favorite for this dish. You can break them in half if you want slightly smaller bites. You could also use penne, rigatoni, or macaroni.
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.
Variations
- Add a Spicy Kick: Use hot Rotel tomatoes or add diced jalapenos, cayenne pepper, or hot sauce to take crockpot cheesy chicken spaghetti up a notch.
- Ground Turkey: Instead of chicken, you could also throw in ground turkey into the cheesy pasta.
- Cream Cheese: To make the sauce even more rich, make this crockpot chicken spaghetti with cream cheese instead of sour cream.
- Gluten-Free Pasta: You can easily swap in gluten-free spaghetti if you’re serving this to someone who can’t have gluten.
How to Make Chicken Spaghetti in the Crock Pot
This recipe is uncomplicated, that’s for sure! It’s simple to make and so enjoyable to eat.
- Step 1: Add the Chicken, Veggies, and Seasonings. You can spray the Crock Pot lightly with nonstick spray or use a slow cooker liner for easy cleanup. Then dump in the chicken, onion, garlic, bell pepper, butter, Italian seasoning, paprika, black pepper, salt, Rotel tomatoes, and cream of mushroom soup.
- Step 2: Cover and Cook. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours.
- Step 3: Shred the Chicken and Add the Soup and Cheese. Remove the chicken breasts and shred them while they're still hot, then add them back to the slow cooker. Also, add in the sour cream and cheddar cheese. Mix until well combined and cook it for another 30 minutes.
- Step 4: Cook the Spaghetti. Cook the noodles according to the package so they're the perfect al dente. Drain them, then stir into the chicken and sauce. Serve slow cooker chicken spaghetti with Rotel with a side salad or some fresh bread. Enjoy!
Hint: Don’t Overcook the Noodles
Be sure the spaghetti is cooked to al dente but not beyond, otherwise they can become mushy after being in the Crock Pot.
Expert Tips
- Fresh Cheese: Shred your own cheese instead of buying a bag of pre-shredded cheese for the creamiest, most perfectly melted cheese with the best flavor.
- Don’t Drain the Tomatoes: Keeping all of the juice from the can of Rotel tomatoes will add the maximum amount of flavor (plus it keeps the chicken moist and juicy while it cooks).
- Shredding the Chicken: One quick tip for shredding cooked chicken breast is to use a hand mixer. Two forks work great too. Just be sure to shred it while the meat is still hot; it’s much easier than after it’s cooled down.
Storage Directions
- Storing: Leftovers keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can freeze the pasta in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.
- Reheating: Let frozen leftovers thaw in the fridge overnight. Reheat the dish on the stovetop or in the microwave on medium heat for 30-60 second intervals until it is heated through. Add a splash of milk or water as needed to help thin the sauce.
Serving Suggestions
This is an easy and delicious dinner recipe for the whole family to enjoy. Here are some ideas for how to serve it!
- Serve Rotel chicken pasta with a salad, green beans, crockpot Brussels sprouts, or roasted broccoli.
- Serve with garlic bread or cornbread cooked in a crockpot. You can even dip the bread to soak up any extra cheesy sauce.
- Having a potluck? Make my creamy potato soup in the slow cooker and slow cooker chicken nachos as some shareable starters, then have chicken spaghetti made in the slow cooker for the main course.
- If you still have room for dessert, chocolate lava cake in the slow cooker and cherry cobbler are the perfect sweet treat to follow this meal.
More Delicious Chicken Dishes
Here are more easy crockpot dinner ideas to try!
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Crock Pot Chicken Spaghetti
Crock Pot Chicken Spaghetti is a slow cooker pasta dish featuring chicken and creamy pasta. Cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and cheddar cheese make a super rich and creamy base that’s balanced with a little bit of heat from the Rotel tomatoes.
Ingredients
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup green bell pepper (diced)
- 2 tbsp butter (cut into cubes)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 (14 oz) can Rotel tomatoes with green chilies
- 2 (14 oz) cans cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2½ cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 16 oz spaghetti
Instructions
- Add chicken, onion, garlic, bell pepper, butter, Italian seasoning, paprika, black pepper, salt, Rotel tomatoes, and cream of mushroom soup to the Crock Pot.
- Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours.
- Remove chicken and shred. Add shredded chicken, sour cream, and cheddar cheese to the crock pot. Mix until well combined and continue to cook for 30 minutes.
- While cheese and sour cream are melting, cook spaghetti noodles according to the package direction to al dente. Then drain and stir into chicken and sauce.
- Server while hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Don't drain the Rotel tomatoes! The extra liquid helps infuse more zesty, bold flavor.
- For the creamiest texture, grate your own cheddar from a block.
- Cook the spaghetti to al dente. Overcooked noodles can turn mushy when mixed into the sauce in the Crock Pot.
- If you want an even more creamy, rich sauce, use cream cheese instead of sour cream.
- When reheating leftovers, reheat with a splash of milk or water to get the perfect creamy consistency.
Nutrition
Calories: 592kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 34gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 587mgPotassium: 508mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 696IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 391mgIron: 2mg
*Nutrition information is an estimate. It may vary based on ingredients, brands, and changes in cooking methods listed in the recipe. If you need exact ingredient numbers, I recommend calculating them with your preferred nutrition calculator.
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