Chicken Spaghetti Casserole
This Chicken Spaghetti Casserole brings together tender chicken, creamy cheese, and bold Southern spices in a comforting, easy-to-make dish perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Skillet
- Casserole Dish
- Oven
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3–4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts about 1.5 lbs
- 8 oz Spaghetti uncooked
- 2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese shredded
- 1 cup Bell Peppers chopped, red or yellow
- 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup 10.5 oz
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 0.5 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 0.25 cup Green Onions sliced
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Cooking Spray or Oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a large casserole dish.
- Cook the chicken in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Shred or chop it into bite-sized pieces.
- Boil spaghetti in salted water until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cooked spaghetti, cream of chicken soup, bell peppers, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, and half the cheddar cheese.
- Transfer the mixture to the greased dish and top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until hot and bubbly with a golden cheese top.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with green onions and serving.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker version. Swap in different cheeses like Monterey Jack or mozzarella for a twist. Adjust the spice level to your liking by increasing or reducing the cayenne.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
- Calories: 380
- Carbohydrates: 36 grams
- Protein: 24 grams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 9 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
- Sodium: 850 milligrams
- Potassium: 0 milligrams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Vitamin A: 0 percent
- Vitamin C: 0 percent
- Calcium: 0 percent
- Iron: 0 percent