This Mississippi chicken spaghetti is a slow cooker dinner that is buttery and cheesy to the max, with a tangy pop from pepperoncini peppers.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts
- ounces packet) au jus mix
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix , 1 ounce
- 12 pepperoncinis pepper
- 0.25 cups pepperoncini brine from the jar
- 1 stick butter
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese
- 0.25 cups green onions
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients.
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2
Place chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker. Sprinkle evenly with au jus and ranch seasonings. Place 6 peppers on top and pour in 1/4 cup pepper brine. Place stick of butter on top, cover, and cook on High for 2 hours 15 minutes.
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3
Uncover and add cream cheese. Replace the lid and continue to cook while pasta cooks, about 10 minutes.
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Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 9 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain pasta.
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5
Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred into bite-sized pieces. Remove peppers and chop into smaller pieces. Chop remaining peppers and add chicken and chopped peppers back to the slow cooker. Stir until well combined and creamy.
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Add in pasta and pasta water, along with 1 cup cheese. Stir until well combined. Top with remaining cheese and cover until cheese is melted, 5 to 10 minutes.
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Serve topped with green onions.
Nutrition Facts
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