Description
This Southern Chicken Spaghetti with RoTel is a comforting and cheesy casserole that’s perfect for a family meal. Tender chicken, spaghetti, and a creamy sauce with a hint of spice come together in this easy-to-make dish.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, cooked, and shredded chicken breast (or more, as desired)
- 16 ounces spaghetti, broken into 2-inch pieces
- 2 (10.75-ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
- 10 ounces diced tomatoes & green chilies (RoTel)
- 6 ounces cream cheese
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese (12 ounces), divided
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (or milk)
- 1 cup mixed peppers and onions (fresh or frozen)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Cook and shred chicken. If using fresh peppers and onions, sauté until softened. Cook spaghetti according to package directions and drain.
- Make Cheese Sauce: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, RoTel, and cream cheese. Heat in the microwave, stirring every minute, until smooth and creamy. Stir in 2 cups of the cheddar cheese until melted. Thin with milk or cream if needed.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in shredded chicken, cooked spaghetti, and sautéed peppers and onions.
- Assemble Casserole: Pour mixture into a greased casserole dish. Top with the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese.
- Bake (or Freeze): At this point, you can cover and freeze the casserole for up to 3 months or refrigerate for up to 2 days. When ready to bake, bake at 350°F for 20 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve with Angel Biscuits or your favorite sides.
- For a spicier dish, use hot RoTel or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- If you don’t have heavy cream, you can use milk or half-and-half.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 500kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
