Description
Creamy crock pot cheesy chicken pasta delight merges comfort and convenience in one hearty dish. Melted cheese, tender chicken, and perfectly cooked pasta combine for a satisfying meal that brings warmth and joy to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 3 chicken fillets
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, diced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- ½ onion, diced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 can (10 ounces / 283 grams) diced tomatoes with green chiles
Pantry and Base Ingredients:
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 (16 ounces / 454 grams) package spaghetti
Instructions
- Nestle chicken fillets into the crock pot, creating a base layer for the dish’s rich foundation.
- Scatter diced tomatoes with green chiles, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning around and over the chicken to infuse deep, complementary flavors.
- Cover and let the crock pot transform ingredients on high temperature for 3-4 hours, or alternatively, allow a slower, more gentle cooking process on low for 6-8 hours until chicken becomes tender.
- Carefully extract the fully cooked chicken and use two forks to delicately shred the meat into succulent, bite-sized pieces, then return the shredded chicken back into the aromatic liquid.
- Introduce cubed cream cheese and shredded cheddar, stirring gently to encourage a smooth, velvety texture throughout the mixture.
- Continue cooking for an additional 20-30 minutes, allowing the cheeses to melt completely and create a luxurious, creamy consistency.
- Simultaneously, prepare spaghetti in a separate pot according to package guidelines, ensuring perfectly cooked pasta.
- Merge the creamy chicken mixture with the cooked spaghetti, gently folding ingredients together to distribute flavors evenly.
- Serve immediately, presenting a steaming, comforting dish that promises a delightful culinary experience.
Notes
- Slow cooking transforms ordinary chicken into a melt-in-your-mouth tender dish bursting with robust flavors.
- Choose boneless, skinless chicken breasts for easier shredding and a leaner protein option.
- Cream cheese adds luxurious richness and helps create an incredibly smooth, velvety sauce.
- Fresh garlic and Italian seasoning elevate the taste, giving the pasta a restaurant-quality depth.
- Make ahead and store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days, reheating gently to maintain creamy texture.
- Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pot meal requires minimal prep and delivers maximum satisfaction.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg