Slow Cooker Chicken Tetrazzini

Overhead view of chicken tetrazzini in the slow cooker.

Slow Cooker Chicken Tetrazzini

Whether it’s a busy weeknight or a cozy Sunday dinner, creamy, cheesy Slow Cooker Chicken Tetrazzini is the answer. Tender chicken, a velvety sauce, and plenty of melted cheese come together for a dish that’s both hearty and satisfying.

Course Main Dish - Chicken

Cuisine American - Vintage

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 8

Total Time 8 5

Servings

Calories 665kcal

Author Marye Audet-White

Ingredients

1.5 pounds boneless chicken breast or thighs
10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup
¼ cup butter cubed
.06 ounces dry Italian dressing mix I used Good Seasons
4 cloves garlic minced
1 cup bell peppers and onions mix frozen
8 ounces cream cheese
8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese
8 ounces spaghetti cooked

Instructions

Add all ingredients except the spaghetti, cream cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese to the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours.
About 1 hour before the tetrazzini is done shred the chicken with 2 forks.
Cut the cream cheese in cubes and add it to the slow cooker.
Cube half the Monterey Jack cheese and stir it in.
Cover and continue to cook on low for 30 more minutes.
Cook the spaghetti, drain, and stir into the slow cooker, mixing well.
Grate the remaining Monterey Jack cheese and sprinkle over the top. Cover and finish the remaining 30 minutes of cooking time or until the cheese has melted.

Notes

Storage:

Let leftovers come to room temperature and store in an airtight container. Refrigerate for 3 to 4 days.

Need to keep it a little longer? Store leftovers in a freezer-safe container. It'll keep for up to 3 months in your freezer.

Tips:

Cook pasta a la dente - leave it a little firm. It will cook a bit more in the sauce.
Use a regular block of cream cheese. The whipped kind in a tub will taste a little watery and won't be as creamy.

Don't prepare the Italian dressing mix. Just dump it into the slow cooker as is, ignoring the instructions on the dressing packet.

Use two forks to shred the chicken, pulling the forks away from each other to tear the meat. It should fall apart easily.

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