How long can pasta sauce be in a slow cooker?

You can safely keep pasta sauce warm in a slow cooker for up to 4 hours. Stir occasionally so it doesn’t stick.

How to make chicken not tough in crockpot?

Always cook chicken on low for juicy results. Check near the minimum cook time to avoid overcooking.

Will spaghetti sauce thicken in the crockpot?

Yes, it thickens as it simmers, especially after adding cheeses.

How to thicken cheese sauce in a crockpot?

Let it simmer uncovered a bit longer or stir in extra cream cheese or shredded cheddar.

How do you thicken spaghetti sauce?

Simmer the sauce longer or add a spoonful of tomato paste or a cornstarch slurry.

Will a sauce reduce in a slow cooker?

Not much because slow cookers trap moisture. To reduce sauce, remove the lid near the end of cooking.

CrockPot Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Recipe

Description

A warm, creamy and easy CrockPot Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Recipe for comforting family dinners.

Ingredients

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3 chicken breasts

1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles (10 oz, not drained)

1 can cream of chicken soup

1 can cream of mushroom soup

½ onion diced

2 tsp minced garlic

2 tsp Italian seasoning

4 oz cream cheese diced

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1 pkg spaghetti (16 oz)

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Instructions

1. Add chicken, diced tomatoes, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, onion, garlic and Italian seasoning to crock pot. Cover and cook on high 3-4 hours or low 6-8 hours.

2. Remove chicken, shred, return to crock pot.

3. Stir in cream cheese and cheddar cheese, cover and cook on low 20-30 minutes until melted and combined.

4. Cook spaghetti noodles to al dente as per package instructions.

5. Stir noodles into crock pot mixture.

6. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

Refrigerate leftovers up to 4-5 days in airtight container.

Can freeze uncooked (excluding noodles) or cooked for up to 3 months.

Use frozen chicken by adding ~30 minutes to cook time.

Variations: substitute chicken thighs or rotisserie chicken, use other cheeses (Velveeta), different pastas or rice, add bell peppers for color and flavor.

Serving suggestions: salad, roasted green beans, broccoli, rolls or bread.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Category: Crock pot recipes
Method: Slow cooking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 720 kcal
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 1149mg
Fat: 27g
Saturated Fat: 13g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0.01g
Carbohydrates: 68g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 48g
Cholesterol: 135mg