Description
This chicken spaghetti is creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. It’s a comforting pasta dish perfect for weeknight dinners, family gatherings, or any cozy meal. With tender chicken, al dente spaghetti, and a rich, flavorful sauce, every bite is a delight. The golden, cheesy top makes it irresistible, while simple sides like a green salad or garlic bread complete the meal. This recipe is versatile, easy to make, and sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie or poached)
- 8 ounces spaghetti, cooked al dente
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup sour cream or cream cheese
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ cup chopped bell peppers or pimentos (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook spaghetti until al dente and drain.
- Mix shredded chicken, soups, sour cream, and half of the cheese in a large bowl.
- Season with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Fold in spaghetti and optional bell peppers or pimentos.
- Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese evenly on top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until bubbly and golden. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add a little milk or chicken broth to the sauce.
- Layering cheese in the sauce and on top creates perfect meltiness.
- Resting before serving helps maintain shape and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven-Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg