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Healthy Chicken Spaghetti Crockpot Freezer Meal

I love using Crockpot freezer meals to save time on dinner during busy weeks.  Creating a healthy chicken spaghetti recipe for the freezer that can then go directly into the Crockpot for an easy meal was my new goal this week.  I am happy to say I had amazing success!

This Healthy Chicken Spaghetti recipe is a great Crockpot chicken dinner or easy freezer meal that everyone will love!

Healthy Chicken Spaghetti Crockpot Freezer Meal

Traditional chicken spaghetti in the South contains a block of Velveeta.  The not quite cheese cheesy spread is ridiculously delicious but insanely unhealthy and full of fat and calories.  My goal in making our healthy chicken spaghetti was to find a way to get that creamy cheesy flavor without using this traditional food product.  I was lucky that I managed to create something on the first try that is truly a hit with everyone in our house.

Instead of using Velveeta, I used 98% fat-free cream soups and low-fat cheeses.  I also skipped the classic Ro-Tel and used a mild salsa instead.  The flavor was much better overall, and I found the salsa mixed into the sauce better than Ro-Tel giving every bite the same rich flavor.

Healthy Chicken Spaghetti Crockpot Freezer Meal

This Healthy Chicken Spaghetti recipe is a great Crockpot chicken dinner or easy freezer meal that everyone will love!
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This Healthy Chicken Spaghetti recipe is a great Crockpot chicken dinner or easy freezer meal that everyone will love!
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:4 hours
Total Time:4 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1" cubes
  • 1 small onion diced fine
  • 1 can 98% fat-free cream of chicken soup
  • 1 can 98% fat-free cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 cup mild salsa
  • 1/2 cup low-fat pepper jack cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup 2% sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 dash Salt to taste soups tend to be salty, so I adjust after cooked
  • 1 8 ounces package angel hair pasta

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients into Crockpot except for pasta.
  • Mix ingredients until chicken is coated and all soups and seasonings are well blended.
  • Cook on high heat setting for 3 hours.
  • Stir and add pasta (may break into small pieces to mix easier if preferred).
  • Cook additional hour on low heat setting.
Servings: 8 people
Author: Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Cost: $10

If you plan to make this as a freezer meal to cook in your Crockpot later, you can choose one of the following methods.  Both work great, but it really depends on your preference.  Some people like to pre-cook their freezer meals so they only need to reheat them.  Others prefer to prep and cook in the Crockpot on the day they are to be eaten.

Option A: Prepare as directed in instructions.  Portion into freezer bags or containers.  Label and date.  To reheat, thaw in refrigerator overnight and prepare in oven or microwave depending on preferences.

Option B:  Add all ingredients except pasta into a freezer bag.  Label and date.  To prepare, thaw in refrigerator overnight and pour into Crockpot day you plan to eat.  Cook as directed.

This healthy chicken spaghetti is a great weeknight meal that everyone in your family will love!  Add it to your regular Crockpot and Freezer Meal menu plans!

Weight Watchers SmartPoints: 9 per serving

Nutritional Info Per Serving (8 servings)

Calories: 327
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 78mg
Sodium: 485mg
Carbohydrate: 24g
Sugar: 1 1/2 g
Protein: 24 g
Fiber: 1g

 

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21 Comments

  1. On your Healthy Crockpot Meals, do you have the nutritional values. I have to make low fat, low sodium, low sugar meals for my husband who recently had a heart attack and bypass surgery. The recipes sound great, but I have to go by nutritional values. Thanks

    1. Here you go!

      Nutritional Info Per Serving (8 servings)

      Calories: 327
      Fat: 7g
      Saturated Fat: 2g
      Cholesterol: 78mg
      Sodium: 485mg
      Carbohydrate: 24g
      Sugar: 1 1/2 g
      Protein: 24 g
      Fiber: 1g

  2. Which Size can of cream of mushroom and chicken? ?? Looks great. Making it now, but I bought the small cans and feel like I need bigger

    1. We use just the regular cans (10.5 oz). If it doesn’t seem creamy enough you can always add a bit of milk.

  3. I made this as a freezer meal. I didn’t have any pepper jack cheese, so I used shredded Mexican cheese. After adding the pasta, I accidentally cooked it on HIGH for the last hour. But, it still turned out OK. (Used 8 ounces of angel hair pasta.)

  4. This sounds yummy! Can I use elbow macaroni? Would I need to change the cooking time? Trying to use up what is in my cabinet instead of buying more.

  5. Looking for easy way to cook. Im limited to room i driver an eightwheeler with horel size refrigerator. I have crook pot elect frypan and george grill. Need to eat healthy. Can you help

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