Description
A comforting dish combining tender chicken, pasta, and creamy sauces, all baked into one hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti, broken into thirds
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Crushed red pepper flakes (for heat)
- Extra cheese on top
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water.
- Cook the spaghetti until just al dente (about 8 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and bell pepper. Cook for 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds until fragrant. Remove from heat.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and chicken broth.
- Add salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Stir in the shredded chicken, sautéed vegetables, 1½ cups cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, and cooked spaghetti. Mix until fully combined.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and pour in the spaghetti mixture. Spread evenly and top with the remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese. Cover with foil.
- Bake for 25 minutes, covered. Remove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley or red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
Use leftover rotisserie chicken for quick preparation and adjust spices based on your heat preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg