This Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti Recipe is a creamy, cheesy family favorite! Cook the sauce for a few hours and then toss with pasta.
I made my Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti Recipe and it was SO good. I actually started this recipe in the freezer, then moved it to the fridge to defrost, then into the crockpot to cook. Who knew those freezer crockpot meals were lifesavers? Especially on busy days!
This newfound love for freezer crockpot recipes has turned me into a believer. You all love your slow cookers, so I’m appealing to the masses and have created some pretty delicious recipes that you can find by scrolling down 🙂 Also, feel free to share your favorite crockpot freezer meal in the comments below. I have a lot of ideas but would love to hear your ideas too.
This cheesy chicken spaghetti is similar to a lot of the chicken spaghetti recipes you’d see online, but with a little more spice and a lot more cheese.
Chicken Spaghetti Recipe Ingredients
Chicken and Spaghetti – The two main ingredients!
Onion, Bell Peppers, and Green Chiles – Add some color and flavor to this dish!
Cheese – Have I mentioned that I love cheese? It’s one of my favorite food groups.
Garlic Powder, and Cumin – Don’t forget the spices! They are essential to boost this recipe to the next level.
If you’re not in the mood for a slightly spicy ride, try these other pasta recipes: Baked Rigatoni Pasta Recipe, Browned Butter Alfredo Pasta, Gluten Free Pasta with Spaghetti Meat Sauce or Broccoli Pesto Pasta.
How to Make Chicken Spaghetti in a Crockpot
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Place onion, bell peppers, green chiles, cumin, garlic powder, salt, pepper, chicken, mushroom soup and some of the grated cheese together in a crock-pot. Stir to mix ingredients.
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Cook on high until chicken is cooked. Remove chicken breasts, shred and return to crock-pot.
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Pour in cooked spaghetti and remaining cheese. Toss to coat the pasta in sauce and melt cheese, adding in a few splashes of chicken stock where necessary to get sauce consistency you want. Cook another several minutes on low and serve.
Can you Freeze this recipe?
YES and here are the directions: Place onion, bell peppers, green chiles, cumin, garlic powder, salt, pepper, chicken, mushroom soup and 1 cup of grated cheese together in a large plastic freezer bag. Seal and freeze.
To cook, defrost in fridge, place in crockpot and cook according to the directions listed above.
The printable recipe is below with more clear directions and time measurements for your crock pot. You’ll also find other recipes that I have handpicked for all you people below. Have a great day, friends!
Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti Recipe
This Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti Recipe is a creamy, cheesy family favorite! Cook the sauce for a few hours and then toss with pasta.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup yellow onion diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper diced
- 1/2 green bell pepper diced
- 1 small can mild diced green chiles
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 lb. chicken breasts 2 breasts
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 3/4-1 lb. cooked spaghetti
- 3 cups cheddar cheese grated
- a few splashes chicken stock optional
Instructions
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Place onion, bell peppers, green chiles, cumin, garlic powder, salt, pepper, chicken, mushroom soup and 1 cup of grated cheese together in a crock-pot. Stir to mix ingredients.
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Cook on high for 3-4 hours or until chicken is fully cooked. Remove chicken breasts, shred and return to crock-pot.
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Pour in cooked spaghetti and remaining cheese. Toss to coat pasta in sauce and melt cheese, adding in a few splashes of chicken stock where necessary to get sauce consistency you want. Cook another 20-30 minutes on low and serve.
Recipe Notes
**Freezer directions: Place onion, bell peppers, green chiles, cumin, garlic powder, salt, pepper, chicken, mushroom soup and 1 cup of grated cheese together in a large plastic freezer bag. Seal and freeze. To cook, defrost in fridge, place in crockpot and cook according to the directions listed above.
Shelley says
April 6, 2015 at 2:27 pmMy aunt has been making chicken spaghetti at least since the early 70’s. She used chopped green olives which really made it pop. Since I’ve been making it her way for 30 years myself I’m not sure I could use cream of mushroom soup.
Virginia says
April 6, 2015 at 4:56 pmhi…any substitute for mild diced green chiles coz it’s not available here in the Philippines..thanks
Chris says
April 14, 2015 at 7:32 pmI was married for nineteen years and some people never knew it! Then I was single and everybody suddenly knew it! Sounds like a great recipe thanks for sharing! P.s. Has your church thought about a nursery ? Three hours and anyone’s kids would go nuts!
Vicki says
April 7, 2015 at 10:29 amcan I substitute the veggies for a jar of medium salsa with the cream of chicken soup?
Kathleen says
April 8, 2015 at 6:48 amI’m new here, so, where do I find all of February’s crock-pot recipes? : )
Kim says
April 8, 2015 at 7:00 amI added one can of Rotel (mild chilis and tomatoes) to your recipe and it was amazing! It made the dish just a tad more spicy (which we like), Thank you so much for your blogs and recipes!!!!
Nicole says
April 8, 2015 at 9:49 amFamily size can of cream of mushroom or small 10oz?
Lauren says
April 8, 2015 at 10:06 pmsmall can!
Colleen P. says
April 8, 2015 at 1:42 pmWell I’ve got it mixed up in a slow cooker bag for tomorrow and the cat apparently thinks it’s delicious, he’s gnawing on my fingers as I try to type! LOL! Guess I didn’t wash as thoroughly as I thought! 😛
Gina says
April 8, 2015 at 8:22 pmWe had this for dinner tonight. It was very good!!!! I did not do the slow cooker method. In fact, I used a pressure cooker for the chicken, made the sauce on the stove top and then combined it all and into the oven… all done and on the table in about an hour!!!
Gina says
April 8, 2015 at 8:25 pmForgot to mention that we also used a mixed cheese blend- cheddar/montery jack etc.. and it turned out really good.
Angela T says
April 9, 2015 at 9:07 amHi, I was wondering do I drain the chillies before it goes in the crock pot?
Lauren says
April 9, 2015 at 9:44 pmno, everything goes in 🙂
lisa says
April 9, 2015 at 9:09 amI have some chicken already cooked…i wonder how that would work? And if I should cook differently than the recipe
denise says
April 10, 2015 at 3:08 pmI think it’s because we’re supposed to stop going to church, yea I’ve had people get upset at me and my children before, at church, it’s just like you said, the chicken crock pot meal sounds wonderful tastey, I have a good crock pot meal too, I don’t want to share it right now though, I’ve had a miserable day at work, if they only new how stupid they were, yea it was that bad of a day
denise says
April 10, 2015 at 3:12 pmMaybe everybody already knows, i was saying that staying away from church is my personal decision
denise says
April 10, 2015 at 3:29 pmFor me staying away from church is my personal decision, what is fiasco any way, it sounds too nice a word, although fiasco is probably very appripo, appropriate, I’m gonna have to look up the definition of fiasco
Kris Sanders says
April 12, 2015 at 5:01 amI look forward to trying this tonight. A 3 hour block of time at church – or any other place where they needed to be quiet – would be hard for any child.
judi says
April 12, 2015 at 5:41 pmWonder how this would work with zoodles….trying to do low carb
Christie says
April 12, 2015 at 6:11 pmThis is a great recipe!! I tweaked it a bit and used 2 cans of cream of mushroom with roasted garlic plus used a little cajun seasoning. Definitely will be keeping this as a favorite repeat dish!! Thanks for sharing it…
Marcia Brown says
April 16, 2015 at 7:44 pmI just made this. Very tasty. I used more of the green chili’s that it called for since I love them. I found that the onions and peppers weren’t cooked enough. I will saute them next time before putting them in the crock pot.
Jennifer says
April 20, 2015 at 4:48 amGreat recipe-I’ve made it twice so far! I have a question though. Why does the cheese have to be grated? Grated cheddar isn’t a common ingredient in any recipes I make. I only had shredded cheddar so I ran it through the grater blade on the food processor but it was a huge pain. The second time I just used shredded and it was just as good. Just curious why your recipe calls for it that way. Thanks!
Jayne says
April 20, 2015 at 5:21 amCan you Angel Hair pasta instead of spaghetti noodles?
Jenn Alex brockman says
April 21, 2015 at 7:41 amThis is being tried tonight or tomorrow! We have another type of cheesy spaghetti, but not with chicken and not in the crock pot. This sounds yummy.
mandy says
April 22, 2015 at 2:53 amSilly ? Can I use shredded cheese instead of grated? Not sure if it melts differently.
Lauren says
April 22, 2015 at 6:05 amBoth will melt just fine!
Angie says
April 22, 2015 at 9:08 amI tried this recipe last night, and it was delicious! However, I think that next time I might mix it up and try it with rice rather than pasta, considering we eat so much pasta here at my house. It seems that every recipe that I love includes pasta. ☺
Angie says
April 22, 2015 at 10:18 amI apologize if I already left this comment. I thought I commented but didn’t see it her, so again, I apologize if this is a duplicate. I tried this recipe last night and it was delicious! However, next time I think I will try replacing the pasta with rice, as we seem to eat a lot of pasta in our house. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
emily says
April 25, 2015 at 4:22 pmis it possible to use lasagna noodles in small pieces ? i forgot spaghetti….lol
beejsteph says
April 25, 2015 at 11:09 pmLove Your Church Happenings!!! Be Glad You Really Are NOT A Single Mom Trying To Deal With 2 Kids In Church By Yourself…While EVERYONE Including The Pastor Stares At You With Dirty Looks During The Service…(When Those Episodes Happen) 🙂 Yes I AM That Single Mom That EVERYONE STARED AND GLARED AT…And Never Bothered To Ask If They Could Help 🙁
Amy says
April 27, 2015 at 9:29 amFirst time here and you are a hoot!. Just wondering if you have to thaw before cooking in crock pot? And if so do you know why?
Lauren says
April 27, 2015 at 1:38 pmYou thaw it first to prevent food borne illness. If you put it in frozen, then you’re more likely to grow bacteria because the edges will get hot before the center is even defrosted. It’s best to have it all defrosted and cold and heat it even steven through the cooking process.
Samanth I says
April 28, 2015 at 1:07 amIs there a specific crock pot size i should have? I don’t have one yet and i’m looking at buying one.
Chris says
April 28, 2015 at 4:38 pmOK – I am a teacher and a football coach. I do most of the cooking. And during the season the slow cooker is our best friend. Did this with one small change and it even saved more time. 45 minutes before dinner I had one of the kids who were home throw the spaghetti broken in half, with a cup of chicken broth, the rest of the cheese in, stir and cover. When we were ready to eat. Another quick stir and perfecto….a salad and rolls made it complete. PS. I also use the home-made from scratch cream soup base for health reasons.
Kayla says
April 29, 2015 at 6:31 amHello, Ladies!
This look amazing! I plan to make it for my bible study that I am hosting at my house tomorrow. However, I noticed that this only makes 4 serving. I have about 6 mouths to feed. Are the servings large? Can I double this recipe in the same CrockPot?
Thanks in advance for answering my questions!
Cassandra says
May 1, 2015 at 9:25 amThank you for this! I have one daughter who is super picky and pasta night is hard because she doesn’t like tomato sauce so I usually give her buttered noodles instead with melted cheese on top, not the best of meals lol and she’s happy with it but not very. This dish is a lifesaver for pasta night and the whole family loves it. We leave the veggies out and usually serve broccoli on the side instead but many many thanks for making Friday “no cook night” easy for this mom of a picky kid. ^_^
Amber says
May 6, 2015 at 6:32 amYou’re not a single mom, hun. You are a proud momma who is married to a military man that is currently serving. Single women are not just waiting for their men to return home. Although this is undoubtedly hard and you may relate to single parents somewhat, you are married, not single. You are a Military Mom. You have a partner who is doing an amazing job for all of us and all of our children, protecting and serving us all. Even the ones your comment has pissed off. I have oodles of respect for both catagories, tons!, but, in my experience, single parents have much more of a struggle than military spouses.
This looks delish! Thanks for sharing and I will be following you from now on.
heidi says
May 6, 2015 at 3:51 pmWhat did you start in the freezer? The chicken and veggies?
heidi says
May 6, 2015 at 4:19 pmHaha. Nevermind. I actually read ALL the instructions and answered my own question.
Joyce says
May 8, 2015 at 11:23 amI made this I added velveeta Cheese to it, it was awesome.
Jennifer says
May 11, 2015 at 3:50 pmI have been saying I was going to make this for months. I finally did. It is delicious! Such a nice change from the same ol’. It was perfect as is and so easy! Thank you!
Ashlyn says
May 14, 2015 at 8:36 amI’m a big reader of recipe comments. Like to know how each person thought of it. But man was it hard. I don’t usually comment on them but man did it make me so mad with all the negativity about your life. All I wanted to know was how it turned out. And barely anyone focused on the recipe, which is what they all came for. People just need to keep their opinions and noses to themselves. Can say whatever words you want. It’s your blog. But kudos to you and being part time single mom while your husband is away doing things for our country and for saying crap! Big whoop. Anyways. Thanks for the recipe will be trying it tonight. Praying everyone likes it!
Lauren says
May 14, 2015 at 7:54 pmI cannot tell you how much I appreciate your comment. Thank you!!
Ebb says
May 18, 2015 at 2:48 pmThis is a hit every time!
Kaitlyn M. says
May 19, 2015 at 3:50 pmAnyone tried this recipe but cooking on Low the whole time? I want to cook it while I work but won’t be home for six hours. I was thinking I could cook on low instead of high and just extend the time?
Tori says
May 27, 2015 at 4:04 pmIf you have a husband back home to text, you’re not a single mom.
Grammy T says
May 29, 2015 at 12:55 pmI found your post on my facebook. Loved it. I can relate to the married “single parent” thing. My ex was never around and then left one day. I commend you for your faith and for making things work. God Bless you and your family and thank your husband for his service!
I can hardly wait to make this recipe.
Amanda McNamara says
May 31, 2015 at 7:44 amI think I might love you, lol. I have an 18mo old & another on the way in Sept, plus I work 50+ hrs a week. I can not WAIT to try this and the other crockpot dishes & am stoked to get the freezer stocked before lil’ man arrives in Sept! Plus that will be the perfect time of year for crockpot cooking & football season ♥ THANK YOU!!!!
Michelle says
May 31, 2015 at 8:20 pmDo you think canned chicken will work ok?
Lauren says
June 1, 2015 at 1:41 pmyes!
Rebecca Blevins says
June 2, 2015 at 5:50 pmThis I’m going to make I have been looking for something different but good and this caught my eye and I know I’ll like I like all ingredients and also the story told thanks so much
Allison Jenkins says
June 3, 2015 at 1:07 pmI made the Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti today!! It was delicious!!! thank you for sharing!!!
Lauren says
June 4, 2015 at 8:04 pmGlad you liked it 🙂
Leah says
June 7, 2015 at 9:31 pmJust made this tonight. It was delish! Can’t wait to have leftovers:)
Meiko says
June 13, 2015 at 4:26 pmMade this today. It is tasty but very rich. I can’t eat this like I eat regular spaghetti (a lot in one sitting). If you have a sensitive stomach, this may not be the dish for you.
Kami says
June 14, 2015 at 2:01 pmHi! Saw your recipe on Pinterest. Just wanted to know if the chicken in the original recipe is it frozen or thawed?
Lauren says
June 14, 2015 at 7:34 pmThis can be a freezer meal: meaning you can put it together and freeze to have a meal on hand. But, feel free to skip that step and throw everything into the crockpot immediately.
Raine Sebastian says
June 17, 2015 at 6:41 amSorry my iPads messing up. Lauren maybe you could save yourself some grief hon by having a list of frequently asked questions. Good grief is there no common sense here? I loved your blog today( my first time). It was cute and endearing and brought up long ago memories of carting my children off to church alone. They’re grown now with kids of their own and we all survived. Get real peeps and keep your insults to yourself. This woman has graciously shared a piece of her life with us. If you yourself want to be called a military wife, fine. Just don’t use it to bash her. Younger women feel free to experiment. Keep your liquids the same amts even if they differ. For example this could be made with the homemade soup, a much better option then processed, broccoli in place of peppers, mozzarella cheese instead oh cheddar and you have chicken tetrazzini in the crockpot. Want it spicy add crushed red pepper and serve with hot sauce.
Have some confidence and you’ll be making recipes your family loves.
Julie Thompson says
June 17, 2015 at 11:05 amI am using condensed cream of chicken soup should I add the water for the soup… some one else asked but no one answered.
Lauren says
June 17, 2015 at 9:03 pmNo, don’t add the water.
Phyllis Woodward says
June 29, 2015 at 11:49 amI made this but I used poblano pepper instead of green pepper as my husband doesn’t like green pepper . I also substituted rotel for the green chilies and added some black beans . Again to intice my husband to try something new. Delicious !!
J J says
June 29, 2015 at 12:43 pmThis sounds so devine! However, it would be so helpful if the crockpot recipes posted online would give the appropriate size crockpot to use according to the amount of servings the recipe makes. Thank you so much!
Nickole says
July 2, 2015 at 2:22 pmAwesome!! Very, very tasty!