Slow Cooker Chicken Spaghetti
Slow Cooker Chicken Spaghetti is a creamy, cheesy pasta dish made with chicken, ranch seasoning, cream of chicken soup, Rotel, garlic, milk, cheddar, Gouda, and spaghetti.
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Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp ranch dressing seasoning
- 2 cans cream of chicken soup 10.5 oz each
- 1 can Rotel 10 oz
- 5 to 6 garlic cloves minced
- 2 cups milk
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated
- 8 oz Gouda cheese freshly grated
- 1 lb spaghetti
- Salt to taste if needed
Instructions
- Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle the ranch dressing seasoning evenly over the chicken.
- Add the cream of chicken soup, Rotel, and minced garlic to the slow cooker.
- Carefully stir the soup, Rotel, and garlic together, then spread the mixture evenly over the chicken.
- Cover the slow cooker with the lid.
- Cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or on low for 4 to 6 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Remove the cooked chicken from the slow cooker and transfer it to a cutting board.
- Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces, or shred it with two forks if preferred.
- Set the prepared chicken aside.
- Prepare the spaghetti according to the package directions.
- Drain the cooked spaghetti well and set it aside.
- Add the milk to the sauce mixture in the slow cooker.
- Add the freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese and freshly grated Gouda cheese.
- Stir until the cheeses are fully melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Return the diced or shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
- Add the cooked and drained spaghetti.
- Stir thoroughly until the chicken, spaghetti, and sauce are evenly combined.
- Taste and add salt only if needed.
- Serve hot immediately.
Notes
To make Slow Cooker Chicken Spaghetti gluten free, use certified gluten-free spaghetti and cook it according to package directions before adding it to the slow cooker.
Confirm that the ranch dressing seasoning is labeled gluten free, as some blends may contain wheat-based additives or cross-contact warnings.
Use gluten-free cream of chicken soup, or prepare a homemade gluten-free version with gluten-free flour or cornstarch, chicken broth, milk, and seasoning.
Check that the Rotel, milk, sharp cheddar cheese, Gouda cheese, and any additional seasonings are gluten free.
Use clean cookware, utensils, cutting boards, and serving tools to prevent gluten cross-contact, especially when cooking for someone with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.