Slow Cooker Chicken With Pasta

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This hearty creamy Slow Cooker Chicken Spaghetti is set to become your go-to dinner. With a little prep and just 5 minutes of effort to add the ingredients to the crockpot, you can sit back and watch dinner cook itself.

Slow Cooker Chicken Spaghetti in a crockpot with a fork and spoon

We all love a good easy Chicken Spaghetti, am I right? Who can resist delicious chicken slow cooked in a rich tomato sauce with herbs and completed with cheese. The whole family will certainly love the hearty comfort food that is this recipe.

Made with affordable panty ingredients and a super quick prep time, and then some hands off slow cook time, this is an awesome fuss free dinner you can whip up again and again and again. Just as easy as my Slow cooker Chicken Pot Pie and Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

You could make an Instant Pot Chicken Spaghetti version if you prefer.

Why Make This Recipe

Fantastic meal prep solution
Always a crowd pleaser
Only requires minimal prep and minimal effort
Uses everyday ingredients
Budget-Friendly – Pasta is inexpensive.

A slow cooker.
Mixing bowls.
Measuring cups.

A bowl of chicken spaghetti with herbs and black pepper

Ingredient Notes

Chicken breast – I used cubed skinless boneless chicken breasts but you can use chicken breast with the skin on.
Chicken broth – feel free to use vegetable broth instead.
Seasoning – this calls for garlic and onion powders which means no having to fry items before cooking. You also need Italian seasoning but you can use other seasoning to your taste.
Pasta sauce – go with whichever is your favorite pasta sauce. If this is already seasoned you might need to reduce the seasoning.
Cheeses – the cream cheese and grated cheese are optional but really add creaminess. I used grated cheddar or mozzarella but use whichever you like.

close up of a bowl of comforting chicken spaghetti

How To Make Slow Cooker Chicken Spaghetti

Get full ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.

Spray the crockpot insert with cooking spray and add in the spaghetti sauce, cream of chicken soup, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder and chicken and mix.
Close and cook on low for 4-5 until the chicken reads 165F / 74C on a digital thermometer.
Change the settings to high and add in the cheeses, cover and cook for 15 or so minutes until the cheeses melt.
In the meantime, cook in the pasta according to the package directions, drain, and mix in the pasta once the cheese has melted.
Mix and allow to warm through and then serve.

top down view of the finished crockpot chicken spaghetti inside the slow cooker insert

Tips For Success

If you cook the pasta well in advance, add a little bit of olive oil so it does not stick.
Don't leave this warming in the crockpot all day as the pasta will over cook.

Delicious Variations

Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti is sooooooooooo easy to customize…

Get Saucy – Use your favorite sauce in this recipe or swap it for something new for a different flavor. Try a spicy sauce or even a vodka sauce. Yum!
Swap Pasta – You can use any shape pasta in this recipe without making any changes to the recipe.
Try Thighs – Chicken thighs are a great swap for the chicken breast. Not only are they incredibly juicy, but they are also often less expensive.

Budget Friendly Tips

Use The Chicken You Have – use whichever chicken you have to hand.
Light Lunch – Make a batch of this creamy chicken spaghetti at the beginning of the week to take for a light lunch.
Make it a Meal – Add a side salad or a green veggie and serve it with bread to make it a full meal.
Add Veggies – Adding vegetables like chopped onion, peppers, carrots or broccoli add bulk to this meal along with being a great source of nutrients.

A hearty bowl of slow cooker spaghetti in a chicken and tomato sauce garnished with herbs

Storage

Store – Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.

Freeze – Transfer the cooked pasta to a freezer-safe container for an easy freezer meal.

Store for up to 4 months.
Thaw overnight in the fridge.
Reheat in the microwave or bake at 350F / 176C for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.

FAQs

Do I Need To Add the Chicken Stock?

Yes! The tomato sauce alone is not enough liquid. But you can use cream of mushroom soup or cream of chicken soup instead.

Can I Use Homemade Pasta Sauce?

You sure can. The amount of sauce is what's important so make sure you have the right amount. You can also use canned tomato sauce but you may want to add a tablespoon of sugar as well.

Can I use A different Type of Pasta?

You can use other types of pasta like penne and fusilli. Keep the cooking time the same.

a bowl of crockpot chicken spaghetti ready to be served

More Recipes You May Like

Instant Pot Chicken Thighs.
Dump and Start Instant Pot Chicken Stew.

Weight Watchers Points

There are 10 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.

Get The Slow Cooker Chicken Spaghetti Recipe:

A crockpot full of slow cooker chicken spaghetti

24 ounces (675g) spaghetti sauce
10 ½ ounces (310ml) chicken stock
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
16 ounces (453g) boneless skinless chicken breast diced
8 ounces (225g) cream cheese cubed
1 ½ cups (337g) shredded mozzarella cheese
8 ounces (100g) spaghetti uncooked

Spray the crockpot insert with cooking spray and add in the spaghetti sauce, chicken stock, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, cream cheese, diced chicken, ans stir to combine. The cream cheese will still be in cubes, that is fine.
Place the lid on, and cook on low for 4-5 until the chicken reads 165F / 74C on a digital thermometer.
Change the setting to high and add in the mozarella cheese, cover and cook for 15 or so minutes until the cheeses melt.
In the meantime, cook in the pasta according to the package directions, drain, and then add to the crockpot once the cheese has melted.
Mix, allow to warm through, and then serve.

Tips For Success

If you cook the pasta well in advance, add a little bit of olive oil so it does not stick.
Don't leave this warming in the crockpot all day as the pasta will overcook.

Delicious Variations

Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti is sooooooooooo easy to customize…

Get Saucy – Use your favorite sauce in this recipe or swap it for something new for a different flavor. Try a spicy sauce or even a vodka sauce. Yum!
Swap Pasta – You can use any shape pasta in this recipe without making any changes to the recipe.
Try Thighs – Chicken thighs are a great swap for the chicken breast. Not only are they incredibly juicy, but they are also often less expensive.

Budget Friendly Tips

Use The Chicken You Have – use whichever chicken you have to hand.
Light Lunch – Make a batch of this creamy chicken spaghetti at the beginning of the week to take for a light lunch.
Make it a Meal – Add a side salad or a green veggie and serve it with bread to make it a full meal.
Add Veggies – Adding vegetables like chopped onion, peppers, carrots or broccoli add bulk to this meal along with being a great source of nutrients.

Weight Watchers Points

There are 10 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.

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