Description
This creamy, cheesy chicken spaghetti is a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish packed with tender chicken, flavorful spices, and a rich, velvety sauce. Perfect for make-ahead meals, potlucks, or cozy family dinners!
Ingredients
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Here’s what you’ll need to make this delicious Chicken Spaghetti:
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 3 cups dry spaghetti, broken into 2-inch pieces
- 2 cans (10.5 oz each) cream of mushroom soup
- 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup finely diced green pepper
- 1/4 cup finely diced onion
- 1 jar (4 oz) diced pimentos, drained
- 2 cups reserved chicken broth (from cooking the chicken)
- 1 tsp Lawry’s Seasoned Salt
- 1/8 to 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup additional grated sharp cheddar cheese (for topping)
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Start by cooking a cut-up fryer in a pot of water until tender. Reserve 2 cups of the chicken broth and shred or dice the chicken to make 2 cups.
- Prepare the Spaghetti: In the same pot of reserved chicken broth, cook the spaghetti until al dente. Avoid overcooking.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked spaghetti, chicken, cream of mushroom soup, 2 cups of cheddar cheese, green pepper, onion, pimentos, seasoned salt, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Assemble the Casserole: Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake or Store: Cover the dish with foil and bake at 350°F for 45 minutes, or until bubbly. If the cheese starts to brown too quickly, cover it with foil. Alternatively, you can refrigerate the dish for up to 2 days or freeze it for up to 6 months before baking.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth instead of store-bought.
- If you don’t have Lawry’s Seasoned Salt, substitute with a mix of garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Always taste and adjust seasoning before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American