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A plate of spaghetti and chicken with mushrooms and parmesan cheese.
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4.75 from 8 votes

Crockpot Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe

Throw chicken, mushrooms, pasta, and a few other ingredients into the slow cooker, and you'll have a tasty dinner ready to serve.
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time4 hours 45 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Ingredients

  • pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into bite-sized cubes, thighs or tenders will also work
  • 8 ounces sliced cremini mushrooms white button or portobello mushrooms also work
  • 1 onion diced, or try caramelized onions
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning store-bought or homemade
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 8 ounces cream cheese cut into cubes (1 brick)
  • cups freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 16 ounces dry spaghetti (1 box), or any long pasta shape will work
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese optional, for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley optional, for garnish

Instructions

  • Spray your crockpot with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Add in the chicken, mushrooms, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, broth, and cream cheese. Stir to combine.
    1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, 8 ounces sliced cremini mushrooms, 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth, 8 ounces cream cheese
  • Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Turn the heat up to high, stir in the mozzarella, cover and cook for 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
    1½ cups freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
  • While the cheese is melting, cook the pasta according to the package directions.
    16 ounces dry spaghetti
  • Stir in the pasta, tossing to coat in the sauce.
  • Serve, topped with parmesan and parsley.
    ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

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Notes

  • If time is of the essence, cook on high for 2-3 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 670kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 713mg | Potassium: 921mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 895IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 267mg | Iron: 2mg