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!
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
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.
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
Melissa is a football and soccer mom who has been married to her best friend for 24 years. She loves sharing recipes, travel reviews and tips that focus on helping busy families make memories.
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
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
is the pasta uncooked when stirred into the crock pot?
Yes it is 🙂
It says 8 servings…about how much is in a serving?
Not sure – maybe just divide into 8 equal servings? Sorry!
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
We use just the regular cans (10.5 oz). If it doesn’t seem creamy enough you can always add a bit of milk.
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.)
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.
Yes, I think so. No, I wouldn’t change the time, maybe check it 30 minutes earlier.
Are there any directions for cooking in the oven? I thought I’d freeze half and just cook half in the oven tonight.
Hmmm. I would suggest trying it in a 9×13 and baking for 1 hour with cooked pasta?
Did you cook the chicken before putting into the crockpot?
No, we placed it into the slow cooker uncooked.
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
This would be a great plan for you to use in the slow cooker. Do you have a freezer?
https://www.stockpilingmoms.com/2016/07/20-healthy-freezer-meals-for-your-slow-cooker-in-3-hours/
Just getting your opinion, cooking on low for 6-8 hours? want to leave all day
Could this work on low for twice as long?
Yes!
Thanks!!!