Description
Easy and delicious Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti! A comforting and cheesy pasta dish perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies (like Rotel), undrained
- 1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded (about 1.5 pounds)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, plus more for topping
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken and Vegetables: Cook and shred the chicken. Dice the onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper. Mince the garlic.
- (Optional) Sauté the Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened (5-7 minutes). Add garlic and cook until fragrant (1 minute). Add bell peppers and cook until slightly softened (3-5 minutes). Transfer to the crockpot.
- Assemble in Crockpot: Add cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, Rotel (undrained), and pimentos to the crockpot.
- Stir in Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Add shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Stir well.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cook the Spaghetti: Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.
- Combine: Add cooked spaghetti to the crockpot. Gently stir to combine.
- Heat through for 15-20 minutes, or until warmed through and sauce has thickened slightly.
- Serve hot, topped with extra cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, or sour cream, if desired.
Notes
- For an even creamier dish, add 4 ounces of cream cheese, cut into cubes, to the crockpot during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Add 8 ounces of sliced mushrooms to the skillet along with the onions and bell peppers for extra flavor.
- For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or use a can of hot Rotel.
- Feel free to add other vegetables, such as corn, peas, or carrots.
- If the spaghetti seems dry, add a splash of chicken broth to the crockpot.
- You can assemble the crockpot chicken spaghetti ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator overnight. Just add the spaghetti when you’re ready to cook it.
- This dish freezes well. Let it cool completely, then transfer it to a freezer-safe container. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Store leftover Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave or in a skillet over medium heat until heated through.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours