Let’s talk about one of the best comfort food dishes out there — Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti. This recipe is a fantastic option for days when you want a hearty and delicious meal without spending hours in the kitchen. The slow cooker does most of the work for you, resulting in tender chicken, creamy sauce, and perfectly cooked spaghetti that tastes like a warm hug on a cold day.
Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti
Ingredients:
– 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
– 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
– 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
– 1 small onion, finely diced
– 1 bell pepper, diced
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1 teaspoon dried basil
– 1/2 teaspoon paprika
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 8 oz spaghetti, broken into halves
– 2 cups chicken broth
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
– Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions:
1. Start by placing the chicken breasts at the bottom of your crockpot.
2. In a separate bowl, mix together the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, diced tomatoes with green chilies, diced onion, bell pepper, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour the soup mixture over the chicken in the crockpot.
4. Add the broken spaghetti on top of the soup mixture.
5. Pour the chicken broth over everything in the crockpot. Make sure the spaghetti is mostly covered with liquid.
6. Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4-5 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and the spaghetti is tender.
7. Once the cooking time is up, carefully remove the chicken from the crockpot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot.
8. Stir everything together to combine the chicken, spaghetti, and sauce.
9. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top and cover the crockpot until the cheese is melted.
10. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
This Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti is a crowd-pleaser that will make you feel like a culinary genius with minimal effort. It’s the perfect dish to cozy up with on a chilly evening or to serve to guests when you want to impress without stress. The creamy sauce, tender chicken, and flavorful spices come together beautifully with the pasta to create a dish that will have your family asking for seconds. Feel free to customize this recipe by adding your favorite vegetables or experimenting with different types of cheese. Enjoy the simplicity and deliciousness of this Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti recipe!
