This Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti with Velveeta and Rotel is a super easy weeknight slow cooker meal! Just add ingredients and stir for a rich, creamy, slightly spicy pasta dish.

Why You'll Love This Recipe
- THE ULTIMATE COMFORT FOOD. When I think about comfort food, this is the recipe I go to. It doesn't get much more comforting than this Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti. It has a rich, creamy, cheesy sauce that has a little bit of a kick.
- SUPER SIMPLE. This is the perfect recipe to use on a busy weeknight. All you do is dump a few ingredients in a Crock Pot and add noodles at the end.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound of Velveeta cheese - You can use light Velveeta if desired; it won't change the flavor very much.
- 1 rotisserie chicken - I love using rotisserie chicken as a recipe shortcut! It is generally about the same price as buying a raw whole chicken and is cooked to perfection for you. It adds a ton of flavor to your dish.
- 10.5 ounces (1 can) of cream of chicken soup - If desired, cream of mushroom soup can be used instead.
- 20 ounces (2 cans) of Rotel diced tomatoes & green chilies - This ingredient is the star of the show. It's going to add the bite you need to the dish. I recommend going brand-name for this ingredient - the off-brand diced tomatoes and green chilies never have the same flavor.
- 1 green bell pepper, 1 onion - It's totally fine to use pre-chopped, frozen bell peppers and onions in this recipe!
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 16 ounces of spaghetti - Any pasta works, but spaghetti really does complement the thick cheese sauce so well. I like the thicker spaghetti noodles with this recipe.
Variations & Additions
- Not a Velveeta fan? No problem. Use 16oz of cream cheese in place of the Velveeta. Then, at the end of cooking, add 1 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese to give the chicken spaghetti a bit of a bite.
- Some readers love to add 1 cup of diced mushrooms to this recipe. My daughter doesn't love mushrooms, so we skip them, but they do give the dish a great savory element.
- If you'd like, you can use 1lb of boneless skinless chicken breasts or boneless, skinless chicken thighs in place of the rotisserie chicken. No need to cook the chicken beforehand - just add the raw chicken to the slow cooker along with the other ingredients at the start. It will cook right in the sauce. If using raw chicken, set the slow cooker to low for 6-8 hours to ensure it cooks through.
How to Make Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti
- Add 16 oz Velveeta (cubed), 3 cups cooked shredded chicken, one 14 oz can cream of chicken soup, one 20 oz can Rotel (undrained), 1 chopped bell pepper, 1 chopped onion, and 2 cups chicken broth to your Crock Pot. Stir everything together until well combined.
- Cover and cook on low for 3–4 hours, stirring occasionally to help the cheese melt evenly.
- About 20–30 minutes before you’re ready to serve, cook 16 oz of pasta in a separate pot according to the package directions until al dente. (See how to cook Instant Pot Pasta for perfect al dente results!) Drain the pasta well, then add it to the Crock Pot about 10 minutes before serving. Stir gently to coat the noodles in the sauce and heat through.
More Helpful Tips & Tricks
- Want a cheesy, crunchy top? Pour your prepared chicken spaghetti into an oven-safe dish and top with 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Bake this dish at 450 degrees for 3-4 minutes to melt and brown cheese.
- Don't overcook the pasta! You want the spaghetti cooked to al dente (with just a little bit of a bite) before you add it to the chicken sauce. It will continue to cook some when added to the Crock Pot.
- Storage & Reheating: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat single servings in the microwave for 1 minute, stir, then heat 30 seconds more if needed.
- Freezing: Freeze just the sauce (without pasta) in a gallon freezer bag for up to 6 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and toss with freshly cooked noodles when ready to serve.
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Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti
This Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti with Velveeta and Rotel is a super easy weeknight slow cooker meal! Just add ingredients and stir for a rich, creamy, slightly spicy pasta dish.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb Velveeta cheese cubed
- 1 rotisserie chicken meat removed
- 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
- 20 oz rotel undrained
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 16 oz spaghetti
Instructions
- Add 16oz Velveeta, 3 cups shredded chicken, 14oz cream of chicken soup, 20oz Rotel, 1 chopped bell pepper, 1 chopped onion, and 2 cups chicken broth in a Crock Pot. Stir well.
- Cook on low 3-4 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Cook 16oz pasta to al dente according to package directions. Ten minutes before serving, add pasta to the Crock Pot and stir.
Notes
- For a cheesy, crunchy top, transfer to an oven-safe dish, top with 1 cup shredded cheddar, and bake at 450°F for 3–4 minutes.
- Cook pasta al dente before adding to the Crock Pot - it will finish cooking in the sauce.
- Storage & Reheating: Store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3–4 days. Reheat in the microwave 1 minute, stir, then 30 seconds more if needed.
- Freezing: Freeze sauce (without pasta) in a freezer bag up to 6 months. Thaw overnight and combine with freshly cooked pasta.
- Swap Velveeta for 16 oz cream cheese + 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar at the end of cooking if preferred.
- Optional: Add 1 cup diced mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Using raw chicken: Instead of rotisserie chicken, add 1lb of boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs at the start, cook on low 6–8 hours until fully cooked.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 532kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 41gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 1650mgPotassium: 530mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 764IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 372mgIron: 2mg
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