Creamy, tacky Crock Pot Hen Spaghetti made with tender hen, diced tomatoes, and melty cheese. A simple dinner everybody will love!
A CREAMY SPAGHETTI CROCK POT DINNER
This Crock Pot Hen Spaghetti is a kind of meals that everybody can agree on. It’s a child pleasant (and choosy eater pleasant) recipe, making it an ideal meal to make use of for busy nights and meal planning. It’s fairly easy to throw collectively and serve with a facet salad and a few garlic bread and dinner is served. Additionally, leftovers are improbable when reheated, so it’s nice for lunch the following day too!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Certain, Actually, I have already got a Hen Spaghetti recipe that you just make within the oven as an alternative so it’s already examined and able to go for you.
As a substitute of garlic powder and oregano, attempt a packet of taco seasoning. This explicit model of seasoning that I used has extra of an “Italian” twist, however it could actually simply be given a taco twist.
If the sauce feels too thick, add a splash of milk or broth on the finish to loosen it.
Add spinach over the past 5 minutes for further veggies. Add cooked bacon or ham for a smoky twist. Prime with contemporary basil or parsley if you would like a pop of coloration.
Serve with Garlic Bread, Breadsticks, Dinner Rolls or a baguette. Go for an enormous facet salad if you would like one thing rather less heavy.
Retailer leftovers within the fridge as much as 4 days. This reheats fantastically for lunches, so pack it up for the week. Reheat gently on the range with a splash of milk or broth to deliver again the creaminess. Freeze in parts in freezer protected baggage or containers for as much as 2-3 months for fast meals. Thaw earlier than reheating.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)
- cream of hen soup– seize a can of your cream of hen soup, or use some Selfmade Cream of Hen Soup. A distinct cream of one thing soup may work in case you’re in a pinch too. Should you’re advantageous with the flavour, a Cream of Mushroom Soup would work too. If in case you have a low sodium or no sodium cream of hen soup, you need to use that too to assist management sodium quantities.
- cream of celery soup– you need to use cream of hen or cream of mushroom in case you don’t have (or don’t like) the cream of celery. If in case you have a low sodium or no sodium cream of celery soup, you need to use that too to assist management sodium quantities.
- diced tomatoes– you need to use Rotel or salsa. I like to make use of Herdez Salsa as an alternative of diced tomatoes quite a lot of occasions as a result of I’ve it available. It actually provides nice taste, however the diced tomatoes are an excellent possibility for people who don’t need any warmth. Diced tomatoes add acidity that balances all of the richness.
- cream cheese– cubed, or you could possibly use bitter cream as an alternative. Minimize the cream cheese into cubes so it melts evenly. I discover it melts simpler if I let it sit to get nearer to room temperature. You should utilize my Tricks to Soften Cream Cheese.
- garlic powder – if you would like, you could possibly use minced garlic. If utilizing the jarred stuff, I might use about the identical quantity of(or to style)
- oregano
- boneless, skinless hen breasts– or you could possibly use hen thighs. Rotisserie hen works in case you’re in a rush. You should utilize frozen hen, however cook dinner time wants to extend by about 1 to 2 hours on low. As soon as the hen is shreddable, the remainder of the steps keep the identical.
- spaghetti– cooked individually. Twelve ounces of spaghetti is about ¾ of a 16-ounce field of spaghetti. Some packages are bought in 12-ounce packages, it simply is dependent upon which model you’re utilizing. Break the spaghetti in half in case your sluggish cooker is smaller. As a substitute of spaghetti, you need to use rigatoni or penne. Bow ties, rotini, linguine and even fettuccine all work nice when cooked individually. Simply keep away from tiny pastas like orzo as a result of they take in an excessive amount of sauce.
- shredded mozzarella cheese– Pepper Jack cheese and Mexican mix cheeses are nice choices to make use of as an alternative of mozzarella in case you want a swap thought.
- salt and pepper
HOW TO MAKE CROCK POT CHICKEN SPAGHETTI:
Pour within the cream of hen soup, cream of celery soup, cream cheese and diced tomatoes. Add garlic powder and oregano and stir to mix every part.
Add the hen breasts. Cowl and cook dinner on low 4 to six hours, or till the hen may be very tender. Take away the hen from the sluggish cooker and shred it with two forks. Cook dinner the spaghetti individually in accordance with package deal instructions, then drain.
Return the shredded hen, spaghetti and shredded cheese to the sauce within the crockpot. Give it a great stir.
Style and modify with further seasoning if wanted. Serve heat.
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Right into a 6 quart crock pot, pour in 10.5 ounce can cream of hen soup, 10.5 ounce can cream of celery soup, 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes and 4 ounces (1/2 block) cream cheese, cubed.
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Add 1 Tablespoon garlic powder and 1 teaspoon oregano and stir to mix every part.
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Add in 2 boneless, skinless hen breasts .
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Cowl and cook dinner on low 4 to six hours, or till the hen may be very tender and shreds simply.
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Take away the hen from the sluggish cooker and shred it with two forks.
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Cook dinner 12 ounces spaghetti individually in accordance with package deal instructions, then drain.
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Return the shredded hen, cooked spaghetti and 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese to the sauce within the crockpot. Give it a great stir and canopy and let the cheese soften (about 5 minutes or so.)
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Style and modify with further seasoning (salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano) if wanted. Serve heat.
- Please consult with my FAQ’s (Steadily Requested Questions) and ingredient checklist above for different substitutions or for the solutions to the commonest questions.
- NOTE: If in case you have any sensitivity to salt or are nervous this would possibly style too salty for you, use low or no sodium choices. You may at all times add salt later if wanted however you may’t take it out as soon as it’s in there.
- This is superb with salsa as an alternative of diced tomatoes. I really like the Herdez gentle salsa. Simply use about the identical quantity of (about 1 1/2 cups or so)
Energy: 532kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 28g | Fats: 22g | Sodium: 954mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g
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