Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this delicious Creamy Chicken Spaghetti recipe. A comforting dish that’s perfect for a cozy family dinner or a gathering with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Spaghetti:
- 12 ounces spaghetti
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies (like Rotel)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
Chicken Mixture:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cook spaghetti: Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare sauce: In a large skillet, melt butter and sauté onion until softened. Add garlic, then stir in cream of chicken soup, diced tomatoes with green chilies, sour cream, and milk until smooth.
- Combine ingredients: Add shredded chicken, 1 cup of cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix in cooked spaghetti until coated.
- Bake: Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish, top with remaining cheese, and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a time-saving shortcut.
- Add sautéed mushrooms or bell peppers for extra flavor.
- Try Monterey Jack or pepper jack cheese for a different taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
