I LOVE Taco Tuesday and this Queso Chicken Spaghetti recipe is one definitely one for the books!! There is just something so yummy and fun about a twist to the traditional Mexican Taco Tuesday menu!
This meal is PERFECT for toddlers that love queso most when y'all go out to eat at your favorite Mexican restaurant. The flavor is perfect for them and the chicken is so sneaky that they likely won't even realize they are eating anything other than noodles and queso!
Although my family thinks tacos could never be boring, I thought a twist on your typical Taco Tuesday would be fun! Making Taco Tuesday a tradition in your house is a great way to make sure you and your family are eating together around the table each week! It is also a huge hit with my teens! So if you want to have all of your children's friends at your house so you can enjoy (or experience 🤣) their company and stay in the “cool moms” club. Make Tuesday Taco Night a tradition in your home! Trust me, it will be fun! But here is my pro-tip: PAPER PLATES! If you are going to have a house full of teens, paper products are a must!
My personal favorite thing about this recipe is that you can use left over chicken from fajitas! There is nothing quite like getting to use up leftovers instead of putting them in the fridge for them to go bad! So next time you make Chicken Fajitas, just put that left over chicken in a ziplock and put it in the freezer, then later in the week or the following week, make this delicious Queso Chicken Spaghetti!
But wait, the benefits of this Queso Chicken Spaghetti don't end there! This is a slow cooker meal! Yep you heard that right! Slow Cooker Dinners Are a Busy Mom’s Best Friend!
Let’s be real—some days, dinner prep feels impossible. That’s where slow cooker dinner ideas come to the rescue. Slow cookers are the ultimate time-savers, doing all the hard work while you’re busy juggling a million other things. You can toss in a few ingredients in the morning and have a delicious, hearty meal ready by dinner. Talk about a lifesaver for crazy busy mamas!
This Queso Chicken Spaghetti meal is so easy and so tasty! And let me tell you, it is a good thing it is easy and can feed a crowd with little effort because they will quickly become a family favorite! Just get ready for everyone to want seconds!
Ingredients for Queso Chicken Spaghetti
How to make Queso Chicken Spaghetti: ingredients you need!
3-5 chicken breast (or equivalent rotisserie chicken/ left over fajita chicken)
1 Fajita seasoning packet
1 cup salsa
1 can cream of chicken soup (I use low sodium)
16 oz spaghetti noodles
8 oz queso (I use Sam’s queso, but velveeta makes one too!)
Queso Chicken Spaghetti Video Tutorial
For those of you who would love a visual step-by-step tutorial here is one for you!
How to Make Queso Chicken Spaghetti
How to make Queso Chicken Spaghetti : a step by step guide
Combine in the slow cooker: chicken, fajita seasoning, salsa, cream of chicken soup
Cook on low for 6-8 hours. (If using pre-cooked chicken, heat on low until warm.)
Shred meat
Add cooked noodles & queso
Stir to combine and continue cooking for 20-30 minutes.
ENJOY!
Queso Chicken Spaghetti: SIDE IDEA
This Queso Chicken Spaghetti would be delicious with some homemade guacamole! I have the best recipe for Guacamole. I haven't written a blog on it yet (so much to do, so little time: a Crazy Busy Mama theme 🤪) but here is the video with directions until I get one written up for y'all!
Crazy Busy Mama Tip
This recipe is the perfect way to use up left over chicken from fajitas! Next time you make Chicken Fajitas, just put that left over chicken in a ziplock and put it in the freezer, then later in the week or the following week, make this delicious Queso Chicken Spaghetti!
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More Easy Mexican Recipes
If you love this Queso Chicken Spaghetti, be sure to check out these other easy Mexican recipes that will add fun and flavor to every meal.
Easy Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas
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Queso Chicken Spaghetti
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3-5 chicken breast
- 1 packet Fajita seasoning
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 can cream of chicken soup I use low sodium
- 16 oz spaghetti noodles
- 8 oz queso I use Sam’s queso, but velveeta makes one too!
Instructions
- Combine in the slow cooker: chicken, fajita seasoning, salsa, cream of chicken soup
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours. (If using pre-cooked chicken, heat on low until warm.)
- Shred meat
- Add cooked noodles & queso
- Stir to combine and continue cooking for 20-30 minutes.
Video
Nutrition
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