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Spaghetti crock pot chicken in white bowl

Spaghetti Crock Pot Chicken

Spaghetti crock pot chicken is a creamy, comforting one-pot meal made with tender slow-cooked chicken, spaghetti, and a rich cheesy sauce. A perfect family dinner for busy nights, easy, flavorful, and all in one pot.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Resting Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: main dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 oz Spaghetti Broken in half
  • 24 oz Marinara sauce 1 full jar
  • 1 cup Chicken broth
  • 1 cup Shredded cheddar or mozzarella
  • 0.5 block Cream cheese Optional for extra creaminess
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper To taste

Equipment

  • 1 Crock Pot / Slow Cooker 6–8 qt recommended
  • 2 Forks For shredding chicken

Method
 

  1. Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the crock pot.
  2. Pour in marinara sauce, chicken broth, and all dry seasonings.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours (or HIGH for 2.5–3 hours) until chicken is tender.
  4. Shred the chicken using two forks directly in the crock pot.
  5. Break spaghetti in half and stir it in, making sure it’s fully submerged.
  6. Cover again and cook on HIGH for 30–40 minutes until pasta is cooked through.
  7. Stir in shredded cheese and cream cheese (if using) until fully melted and creamy.
  8. Serve hot with optional garnishes like parsley or Parmesan.

Notes

  • Chicken thighs can be used for extra juiciness.
  • Feel free to add spinach, mushrooms, or Rotel for variation.
  • Reheat leftovers with a splash of broth to keep the pasta from drying out.