Description
Creamy comfort beckons with this incredible Chicken Spaghetti, merging tender shredded chicken and hearty pasta in a rich, cheesy sauce. Slow-cooked perfection ensures maximum flavor that pulls you into a delightful culinary embrace.
Ingredients
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Protein:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 2 ½ cups cooked, shredded chicken)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 8 oz Velveeta cheese (cubed)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika (optional for extra flavor)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup (or use two of the same kind)
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (such as Rotel, undrained)
- 8 oz spaghetti (broken in half)
- ½ cup milk (if needed to thin out the sauce)
- Chopped parsley or green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Nestle chicken breasts into the slow cooker and generously coat with a blend of salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning to infuse deep flavor.
- Create a creamy base by combining cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth directly in the crockpot.
- Integrate Velveeta and shredded cheddar cheese into the liquid mixture, gently stirring to distribute the cheese evenly.
- Secure the lid and allow the chicken to slow cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3 hours until the meat becomes supremely tender and easily falls apart.
- Extract the chicken from the sauce and meticulously shred using two forks, then return the pulled meat back into the creamy mixture.
- Introduce uncooked spaghetti directly into the crockpot, ensuring it’s completely submerged in the sauce. Stir thoroughly to prevent pasta clumping.
- Continue cooking on LOW for 20-25 minutes, periodically stirring to guarantee even pasta cooking and prevent bottom scorching.
- If the sauce appears too dense, incrementally add milk to achieve a silky, pourable consistency.
- Sprinkle additional cheddar cheese on top, allowing it to melt luxuriously for a final 5 minutes.
- Finish by scattering fresh chopped parsley or green onions over the dish, creating a vibrant garnish before serving piping hot.
Notes
- Prep chicken in advance by seasoning and refrigerating overnight to enhance flavor absorption and tenderize meat.
- Choose low-sodium soups and reduced-fat cheeses to create a lighter version of this comfort dish for health-conscious eaters.
- Break spaghetti into smaller pieces before adding to crockpot to ensure even cooking and easier serving.
- Swap regular pasta with gluten-free or whole wheat spaghetti to accommodate different dietary preferences without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 482
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 865 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg