Description
A cozy and cheesy meal that cooks itself in the slow cooker, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained
- 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 4 oz cream cheese, diced
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 (16 oz) package spaghetti, broken into 2 to 3 inch pieces
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with your preferred seasonings.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Sauté the diced onion in the same skillet for 5-7 minutes, then add minced garlic for another minute and transfer to the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk the cream of chicken and mushroom soups with the diced tomatoes and Italian seasoning.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker and cover. Cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours.
- Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the slow cooker.
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente, drain and add to the slow cooker.
- Add 1.5 cups of cheddar cheese and cream cheese, stir gently.
- Sprinkle remaining cheddar on top, cover, and cook on LOW for another 30-60 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let it rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Ensure to not overcook the spaghetti and allow the dish to rest for desired thickness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 270 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: slow cooker, cheesy, chicken, spaghetti, comfort food