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Crock Pot Ranch Chicken Spaghetti

A pair of tongs digging into a crock pot ranch chicken spaghetti.
Creamy, cheesy and full of ranch flavor this crock pot ranch chicken spaghetti is easy to make and a family favorite.
Prep Time :5 minutes mins
Cook Time :4 hours hrs 40 minutes mins
Total Time :4 hours hrs 45 minutes mins
Servings :8
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Published: Jan 28, 2023 · Modified: Aug 14, 2025 by Melanie Cagle · Leave a Comment

A creamy and cheesy Crock Pot Ranch Chicken Spaghetti that will leave you reaching for seconds. Easy to assemble and few recipes this will quickly become a family favorite meal.

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Crock Pot Ranch Chicken Spaghetti

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Due to the heartiness of this recipe it's more popular in the colder months, however as the ingredients are not seasonal you could make this year round.

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  • What makes this recipe so yummy
  • Groceries you'll need: Ingredients
  • Recipe walkthrough: Instructions
  • Recipe variations and substitute ideas
  • Necessary gear: Equipment
  • More crock pot recipes I think you'll love
  • How to store leftovers
  • Mel's kitchen notes
  • Melanie Cagle
  • Frequently asked questions: FAQs
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What makes this recipe so yummy

  • A few ingredients, mostly pantry staples.
  • Using a cooked chicken really speeds things up, but cooking in the crock pot allows enough time for the ingredients to marry together nicely.
  • An inexpensive recipe that stretches far, which is great in today's economy.
  • The whole family will love it.

Groceries you'll need: Ingredients

Ingredients needed to make a crock pot ranch chicken spaghetti recipe.

See recipe card at the bottom of this post for quantities.

Recipe walkthrough: Instructions

This is an overview of the recipe steps. For more detailed instructions visit the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Chicken soup added to a white crock pot insert.
Step 1: Add the Cream of Chicken and chicken broth to the crock pot and give a good stir.
Cubes of cream cheese added to a crock pot.
Step 2: Sprinkle over the ranch dressing mix then the cream cheese cubes.
A crock pot closed with a lid with some ingredients about to be cooked.
Step 3: Place the lid on the crock pot and turn on low.
A wooden spoon stirring the ingredients inside a crock pot.
Step 4: After 3 hours mix those ingredients until they've totally melted into each other. Perhaps a whisk would work better.
Shredded chicken added to a crock pot with other ingredients and being stirred together.
Step 5: Add the chicken and mix well. Cover and cook a further 1 hour.
A slow cooker closed with ingredients cooking inside.
Step 6: In the meantime, cook the spaghetti to al dente (about 6 minutes) then rinse and drain.
Spaghetti cooked in a pot.
Step 7: Add the spaghetti noodles to the crock pot along with half of the grated cheese. Mix well and cover again for 30 minutes.
Spaghetti noodles and cheese added to a slow cooker.
Step 8: Add the spaghetti noodles to the crock pot along with half of the grated cheese. Mix well and cover again for 30 minutes.
A slow cooker with ranch chicken spaghetti and cheese and bacon on top.
Step 9: Top with the remaining cheese, chopped bacon and green onions.
A closed crock pot with cooked ingredients inside.
Step 10: Cover and melt for 10 minutes. Serve.

Hint: This recipe could be made faster, if cooked on high, as the chicken is already cooked.

Recipe variations and substitute ideas

  • Green Beans - a delicious addition.
  • Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts - instead of the rotisserie chicken, or chicken thighs.
  • Cheddar Cheese - use instead of the colby jack.
  • Baby Carrots - a delicious addition.
  • Egg Noodles - instead of the spaghetti (or any noodles).
  • Sour Cream - gives a little more richness.
  • Pork Chops - instead of the chicken.
  • Garlic Powder - adds a little hint of garlic flavor.
  • Parmesan Cheese - top with a sprinkle of this.
  • Cream of Mushroom Soup - this can be a good change up.
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Necessary gear: Equipment

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I used a 6 Quart Crock Pot for this recipe, you'll also need a large pot to cook your spaghetti, and a colander to drain the spaghetti.

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How to store leftovers

Once the crock pot ranch chicken spaghetti has cooled completely store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Mel's kitchen notes

You could use fresh chicken if you prefer. Add to the crock pot with the soup, broth, cream cheese and ranch then cook 6 hours (instead of 4). Shred the chicken before moving onto the next steps.

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Frequently asked questions: FAQs

Can this recipe be cooked in the oven instead?

Definitely. For busy nights, take the chicken, soup, broth, ranch, cream cheese, cooked spaghetti and bake in the oven for about 45 minutes at 350°F. Top with the remaining cheese, bacon and green onions at the end.

Is this the same as Crack Chicken?

Pretty much. The ingredients known to make crack chicken is chicken (naturally), ranch, bacon and cheese. The main ingredients in this dish. You could call it crack chicken spaghetti.


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Crock Pot Ranch Chicken Spaghetti

Creamy, cheesy and full of ranch flavor this crock pot ranch chicken spaghetti is easy to make and a family favorite.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time4 hours hrs 40 minutes mins
Total Time4 hours hrs 45 minutes mins
Servings: 8
Cuisine: American, Slow Cooker
Author: Melanie Cagle
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Equipment

  • 6 Quart Crock Pot
  • 4.5 Quart Pot
  • Colander

Ingredients

  • 21 Ounces Cream Of Chicken Soup 2 cans
  • 1 Cup Chicken Broth
  • 8 Ounces Cream Cheese cubed, 1 pack
  • 1 Ounce Ranch Dressing Mix 1 package
  • 3 Cups Cooked Chicken deboned Rotisserie Chicken
  • 8 Ounces Colby Jack Cheese grated then divided
  • 10 Ounces Spaghetti cooked and drained
  • 1 Ounce Bacon cooked and chopped
  • 2 Each Green Onions chopped

Instructions

  • Add the cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, cream cheese and ranch dressing mix to the crock pot and turn on low. Cook for 3 hours.
    21 Ounces Cream Of Chicken Soup, 1 Cup Chicken Broth, 8 Ounces Cream Cheese, 1 Ounce Ranch Dressing Mix
  • Add the cooked chicken and stir. Cover and continue to cook another 1 hour.
    3 Cups Cooked Chicken
  • Bring a pot of water to boil and cook the spaghetti to al dente (about 6 minutes). Drain and rinse.
    10 Ounces Spaghetti
  • Add the spaghetti to the crock pot, along with half of the cheese.
    8 Ounces Colby Jack Cheese
  • Stir then cover again for 30 minutes.
  • Top with the remaining cheese, bacon and green onions. Cover for 10 minutes then serve.
    8 Ounces Colby Jack Cheese, 1 Ounce Bacon, 2 Each Green Onions

Notes

Cook a little fast on high. Once the dish is bubbling move onto the next step.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 416kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 858mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g

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