Creamy Chicken Slow Cooker (Print)
A rich and creamy dish featuring soft chicken, cheesy goodness, and spaghetti—all made easy in your slow cooker. Perfect for busy weeknights at home.
# Ingredients:
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16 oz spaghetti.
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2 cups Colby Jack cheese, shredded.
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4 oz cream cheese, softened and cut into cubes.
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1.5 lbs chicken breasts, skinless and boneless.
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1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly cracked.
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1.5 teaspoons kosher salt.
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1 tablespoon garlic, finely minced.
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1 teaspoon Italian herb blend.
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1 teaspoon onion powder.
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2 cans of condensed cream of chicken soup (10.5 ounces each).
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One 10-ounce can of diced tomatoes with green chilies.
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Optional: Chopped fresh parsley for decoration.
# Steps:
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Line or lightly coat the inside of a 6 to 7-quart slow cooker with spray oil.
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Place chicken in the cooker. Sprinkle on Italian seasoning, garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
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Mix diced tomatoes and the soups together in a separate bowl. Pour this over the chicken and cook for 4 hours on high or 6 hours on low.
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Remove chicken from cooker and shred it into pieces. Add the cream cheese and shredded cheese to the cooker, stir, and leave for another 30 minutes covered.
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Boil spaghetti as per the instructions on its packaging, then drain and rinse with cool water.
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Give the creamy cheese sauce a good stir. Toss in the shredded chicken and spaghetti, coating everything evenly.
# Notes:
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Avoid baking the pasta too long, or it'll lose its firmness.
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Using chicken thighs is a tasty substitution.
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Angel hair pasta or other thin noodles are great options too.