Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this Slow Cooker Chicken Spaghetti Zesty. Tender chicken breasts meld with zesty Italian dressing, fresh garlic, and diced tomatoes, creating a rich sauce that perfectly coats al dente spaghetti. Ideal for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, this flavorful dish will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup zesty Italian dressing
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 8 oz spaghetti (whole grain or regular)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker and season with salt and pepper.
- Pour zesty Italian dressing over the chicken, then add minced garlic and diced tomatoes.
- Add low-sodium chicken broth to ensure moisture and stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until chicken shreds easily.
- About 30 minutes before serving, cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente; drain well.
- Shred the chicken in the slow cooker and mix in cooked spaghetti; serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg