Description

This Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti is a creamy, hearty, and comforting dish perfect for easy family dinners. Tender chicken breasts slow-cooked with cream of chicken soup, diced tomatoes, and Italian seasoning create a flavorful base, enriched with creamy neufchatel and mozzarella cheeses. Tossed with perfectly cooked spaghetti noodles, this recipe delivers a satisfying one-pot meal with minimal prep and maximum taste.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Sauce

1.75 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 (10.5 oz) cans non-fat cream of chicken soup
1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes (not drained)
1 tbsp garlic (5-6 cloves, minced)
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste

Cheese

8 oz neufchatel cheese (or cream cheese)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Pasta and Topping

1 lb spaghetti
Red pepper flakes (optional, for topping)
Grated parmesan cheese (optional, for topping)

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Instructions

Prepare the slow cooker: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into the crockpot in an even layer.
Add sauces and seasoning: Pour both cans of non-fat cream of chicken soup and the can of diced tomatoes (with juice) over the chicken. Add the minced garlic and sprinkle the Italian seasoning evenly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cook the chicken: Cover the crockpot with the lid and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or on low for 5 to 6 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Shred the chicken: Remove the chicken breasts from the crockpot and shred them using two forks or your hands. Return the shredded chicken back into the crockpot.
Add cheeses: Stir in the neufchatel cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese into the crockpot mixture. Cover and cook on low for an additional 20 to 30 minutes, until the cheeses have melted completely.
Cook spaghetti noodles: Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain well.
Combine pasta and sauce: Stir the cooked spaghetti noodles directly into the crockpot until the pasta is thoroughly coated with the creamy chicken and cheese mixture.
Garnish and serve: Top the dish with red pepper flakes and grated parmesan cheese if desired for extra flavor.
Enjoy: Serve hot and enjoy this creamy and comforting chicken spaghetti meal.

Notes

You can substitute cream cheese if neufchatel is unavailable.
Adjust the seasoning and red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
Make sure not to overcook the spaghetti to avoid mushy noodles.
Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days.
For a lower-fat version, use reduced-fat cheeses and whole wheat spaghetti.