Description
Chicken Spaghetti is a creamy, cheesy, and comforting casserole-style pasta dish loaded with tender chicken, spaghetti, and a rich, flavorful sauce. Perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies (drained)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook pasta: Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Preheat oven: Set oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté aromatics: In a large skillet, heat olive oil. Add onion and cook 2–3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Make sauce: Add cream of mushroom soup, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Stir until smooth and heated through.
- Combine: Add shredded chicken, cooked spaghetti, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Assemble: Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for convenience. You can substitute cream of chicken soup or add bell peppers for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken spaghetti, creamy pasta casserole, cheesy chicken pasta, baked spaghetti