Simple Chicken Spaghetti Recipe in the Slow Cooker

Simple Chicken Spaghetti in the Slow Cooker served and garnished on green plate next to fork

Simple Chicken Spaghetti Recipe in the Slow Cooker

This Simple Chicken Spaghetti Recipe in the Slow Cooker is the ultimate solution for a family-friendly meal. With creamy sauce, tomatoes and chilies, and flavorful shredded chicken, dinnertime can’t come soon enough!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 5

Total Time 5 15

Servings

Calories 634kcal

Author Jennifer Draper

Equipment

Skillet
Slow Cooker

Ingredients

8 tablespoons butter
3 teaspoons jarred minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
15 oz can diced tomatoes with green chilies
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
12 oz spaghetti noodles
½ cup shredded parmesan cheese

Instructions

Heat skillet to medium-high heat
Cut butter into 1 tablespoon pieces and add to skillet
Let butter melt until it starts to bubble, then whisk
Add garlic, sage, and salt to butter; continue whisking until the bubbles dissipate and the butter starts to develop brown specks and takes on a nutty aroma
Remove skillet from heat and continue to whisk for 1-2 more minutes while it cools
Add butter to slow cooker along with chicken breasts, broth, and can of diced tomatoes and chilies
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is fully cooked
Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred with two forks
Add heavy cream, spaghetti noodles, and parmesan cheese to slow cooker and press the noodles into the liquid until fully covered and they start to soften
Return chicken to the slow cooker and give everything a stir to combine
Turn slow cooker to high and continue to cook for 30-40 minutes (stirring 2-3 times throughout) until pasta is cooked to al dente
Serve with an extra sprinkle of parmesan cheese and parsley or as desired

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat in the microwave.
If noodles are not completely cooked or too dry at the end, add a little more broth and continue cooking while stirring occasionally.
If there is too much sauce, you can thicken it by making a slurry of 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of water. Stir it into the slow cooker mixture and let it heat through.
To make this recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free spaghetti noodles and reduce the broth by ¼ cup. Cooking time may be slightly less, so monitor in the last 30-60 minutes.

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