February 18, 2026
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This Crockpot Chicken Tetrazzini is creamy, comforting, and made for real life so you can find it on your table. The sauce is smooth, the chicken is beautifully shredded, and the pasta is cooked in a rich base so that every bite is perfectly flavored. These recipes are easy to prepare, flavorful, and will leave you feeling very satisfied with your dinner choices. you found it. You are the one making this.
Ingredient notes + variations
This Chicken Tetrazzini is based on pantry staples and a short list of creamy additions that give it a rich, comforting finish. It all melds together into one cohesive dish that’s easy to scoop and tastes even better the next day.
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts – Cook until tender and shred into sauces for a hearty base. Cream of Mushroom Soup + Cream of Chicken Soup – These create a creamy backbone and deep flavor. Sour Cream – Adds acidity and keeps the sauce smooth and luscious. Chicken Soup – Allows the mixture to loosen in the slow cooker to allow the pasta to cook to perfection. Garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, paprika – simple seasonings that bring balance and warmth. Spaghetti – Fold in half and cook in the sauce to absorb all the flavor. Mozzarella + Parmesan – melts into the pasta for a classic creamy finish. Parsley – Add a fresh pop at the end for color and brightness (optional).
How to make chicken tetrazzini
This chicken tetrazzini has many layers. The chicken and sauce are cooked first, then the pasta is added, and finally the cheese is melted and creamy. For recipe details, including required ingredients and quantities, please see the printable recipe card below.
Step 1: Add chicken and sauce
Add chicken to slow cooker. Mix soup, sour cream, stock and seasonings and pour over top.
Step 2: Cook until tender
Cover and simmer over low heat until the chicken is cooked through and easy to cut. Remove, cut into strips and add back to the sauce.
Step 3: Add pasta
Fold the spaghetti in half and mix. Cook over high heat until pasta is tender, stirring halfway through to ensure everything is cooked evenly.
Step 4: Finish with cheese
Add the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese and mix until melted and creamy. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
tips for success
Stir the pasta halfway through the cooking time to make sure nothing sticks. Cut the chicken into small pieces and add to the sauce. Add more broth if you need extra moisture near the end of the pasta. Let the dish stand for a few minutes before serving so the sauce thickens a little.
what to eat with chicken tetrazzini
Creamy, comforting, and full of flavor, this chicken tetrazzini is one of those recipes you’ll want to eat often. It scoops up very nicely and is still delicious the next day. Printable recipes are below. Have a great day, friends!
crockpot chicken tetrazzini
Crockpot Chicken Tetrazzini is a creamy pasta dish filled with tender chicken and a rich, flavorful sauce. Spaghetti is quickly cooked in the slow cooker and finished with melted mozzarella and parmesan.
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Instructions
Place the chicken breasts on the bottom of the pot.
In a bowl, combine cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Pour over chicken.
Cover and simmer over low heat for 4 to 6 hours, or until chicken is cooked through and tender.
Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to slow cooker.
Break the spaghetti in half and mix into the sauce. Cover and cook over high heat for 25 to 35 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring halfway through.
Add the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese and mix until melted and creamy.
Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Precautions
Precautions for storage
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Add the stock and reheat.
Freeze – Freeze for up to 2 months, thaw overnight, and reheat until hot.
nutrition
calorie: 500kcalcarbohydrates: 39gprotein: 40gfat: 20gSaturated fat: 9gPolyunsaturated fats: 2gMonounsaturated fats: 5gTrans fat: 0.01gcholesterol: 120mgsodium: 1179mgpotassium: 947mgfiber: 2gsugar: 5gVitamin A: 706IUVitamin C: 2mgcalcium: 250mgiron: 1mg
variations
Add sautéed mushrooms for added flavor. Swap spaghetti for linguine or fettuccine. Stir in frozen peas near the end to change the color. Use rotisserie chicken to reduce cooking time. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to add a little warmth.
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