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Nothing beats a cozy, effortless dinner that the whole family will love! This Slow Cooker Fiesta Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti combines tender chicken breast, thin spaghetti, rich cream cheese, and a kick of spicy nacho cheese and diced tomatoes. It’s ultra-creamy, packed with flavor, and practically cooks itself! 🌶️🧀✨
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3–4 hours (HIGH) / 5–6 hours (LOW)
- Servings: 6–8 servings
🛒 Ingredients
- Chicken: 1.5 to 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized cubes)
- Pasta: 8–10 oz thin spaghetti or vermicelli noodles (broken in half)
- The Cheesy Base:
- 1 can (10.5 oz) Campbell’s Condensed Spicy Nacho Cheese Soup
- 1 block (8 oz) Cream Cheese (softened)
- 1 bag (8 oz) Great Value Fiesta Blend shredded cheese (or sharp cheddar)
- The Flavor Kick:
- 1 can (10 oz) Ro-Tel Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies (with juices)
- Liquid: 2 cups chicken broth (or water) to cook the pasta perfectly
- Seasonings (Optional to taste): 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, salt, and black pepper
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
- Layer the Base:
Place the cubed chicken breasts in an even layer at the bottom of your slow cooker. - Add the Creamy Fillings:
Pour the can of Ro-Tel (with its juices) and the Spicy Nacho Cheese soup over the chicken. Top it off with the block of cream cheese right in the center. - Add the Pasta & Liquid:
Lay the broken spaghetti noodles over the top in a criss-cross pattern (this prevents them from sticking together). Pour the chicken broth or water gently over the noodles, making sure they are mostly submerged. - Slow Cook:
Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours. About 30 minutes before serving, give everything a heavy stir to completely blend the melted cream cheese and break up any clumped noodles. - The Cheese Melt:
Sprinkle the entire bag of Fiesta Blend shredded cheese generously over the top. Cover and let it cook for another 15–20 minutes until the cheese is completely melted, bubbly, and gooey. - Serve Warm:
Garnish with fresh cilantro or extra green chilies if desired. Scoop a massive, heavy spoonful onto a plate and enjoy! 🍝
💡 Chef’s Pro-Tip
If your sauce looks too thick after stirring the pasta, simply splash in an extra 1/4 cup of warm milk or chicken broth to get that perfect, glossy, restaurant-style cheese pull!