Chicken Spaghetti Recipe
A creamy, cheesy chicken spaghetti recipe that blends comfort and convenience. A family favorite passed down through generations, perfect for busy weeknights or nostalgic gatherings.
Print Pin Servings: 8
Calories: 480kcal
Cost: $16
Equipment
- Large pot (For boiling spaghetti)
- Colander (To drain pasta)
- Large deep skillet (Or Dutch oven for sauce prep)
- 9x13 baking dish (Greased)
- Wooden spoon/spatula (For mixing)
- Sharp knife (For chopping vegetables and chicken)
- Cutting board (For prepping ingredients)
- Measuring cups/spoons (To ensure accurate ingredient quantities)
Ingredients
- 12 oz Spaghetti - Cooked al dente
- 3 cups Cooked chicken - Shredded
- 1 can Cream of chicken soup - 10.5 oz can
- 1 can Diced tomatoes with green chiles - Rotel, 10 oz
- 1 Onion - Finely diced
- 1 Bell pepper - Diced (any color)
- 3 cloves Garlic - Minced
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese - Shredded, divided
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon Cayenne pepper - Optional
- to taste - Salt and black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- ½ cup Chicken broth
- ½ cup Sour cream
- 4 oz Cream cheese - Softened, cut into pieces
- 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley - Chopped, optional garnish
Instructions
- Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente (2 minutes less than package instructions). Drain but do not rinse.
- Dice onion and bell pepper, mince garlic, and shred cooked chicken.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 baking dish.
- Heat butter and oil in a skillet, sauté onion and bell pepper until soft. Add garlic, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in soup, Rotel, and broth. Add cream cheese and sour cream. Stir until melted and smooth. Mix in half the shredded cheese.
- Stir shredded chicken into sauce. Fold in cooked spaghetti until evenly coated.
- Transfer mixture to greased baking dish. Top with remaining cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
- Let casserole rest for 10–15 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.
Nutrition
Serving: 250g | Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 780mg | Potassium: 420mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 900IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 220mg | Iron: 2mg