# Creamy Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti
## Time Required:
– Prep Time : 10 minutes
– Cook Time : 6 hours
– Total Time : 6 hours 10 minutes
## Introduction
Craving a creamy, hearty but trouble-free dinner? The Creamy Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti is your answer. With a perfect blend of spices, hearty creaminess, and cooked gently in your crockpot, it is the ultimate comfort food for your family!
## Why Make This Recipe
Apart from being delicious, this recipe is exceptionally easy to prepare. With ingredients typically found in your pantry and a few minutes for preparation, the crockpot takes over the cooking duty. Leaving you with ample time to do whatever you love!
## How to Make Creamy Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti
### Ingredients:
– 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
– 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
– 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
– 1 cup chicken broth
– 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chillies, drained
– 8 oz spaghetti, broken into smaller pieces
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Parsley for garnish (optional)
### Directions:
1. Place the chicken breasts in your crockpot.
2. Sprinkle it with garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour in cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, and diced tomatoes with green chilli.
4. Cover your crockpot and let it cook on low for 6 hours, until the chicken is tender.
5. Once finished, remove the chicken from the crockpot and shred it using two forks.
6. Add the shredded chicken back to the crockpot.
7. Stir in the broken spaghetti, cover, and cook on high for 30 minutes or until the spaghetti is tender.
8. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until it’s melted and your dish is creamy.
9. Serve it hot, garnished with parsley.
## How to Serve Creamy Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti
This dish is ideally served hot and can be garnished with fresh parsley or even a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. A side of steamed green beans or a fresh garden salad would complement the flavors beautifully.
## How to Store Creamy Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti
This dish is great for leftovers and can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Perfect for a quick reheated dinner or a convenient work lunch!
## Tips to Make Creamy Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti
Remember, the spaghetti will continue to absorb the broth as it sits in the crockpot. If you prefer a looser consistency, consider adding a bit extra broth.
## Variation
This dish is quite versatile! You could also add veggies of your choice like bell peppers or mushrooms. Want it spicier? Sprinkle some crushed red pepper flakes!
## FAQs
1. **Can I use a different type of pasta?**
Yes! Just make sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly. The smaller the pasta, the less time it will need to cook.
2. **Can I use fresh tomatoes instead of canned tomatoes?**
Sure! About 1.5 cups of diced fresh tomatoes should work as a perfect substitute.
3. **Which kind of cheese works best for this recipe?**
Cheddar cheese works best for this recipe. However, feel free to use other types of cheese like mozzarella or Monterey Jack to switch up the flavor.