Southern Chicken Spaghetti with RoTel
A delightful, hearty dish combining creamy textures and a zesty kick, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds chicken breast Boneless, cooked and shredded
- 16 ounces spaghetti Broken into 2-inch pieces
- 21.5 ounces cream of chicken soup 2 10.75-ounce cans condensed soup
- 10 ounces diced tomatoes & green chilies RoTel for a zesty kick
- 6 ounces cream cheese For velvety texture
- 3 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded Divided use; 12 ounces
- 1/4 cup heavy cream Optional, can use milk
- 1 cup frozen peppers and onions mixed Or use diced fresh
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook the chicken breast until fully cooked. Once done, dice or shred it, and set aside to cool.
- If using fresh onions and peppers, heat a skillet over medium heat with olive oil or butter. Sauté the veggies until soft.
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, add the broken spaghetti pieces. Cook until tender, about 8-10 minutes, drain well and set aside.
Cheese Mixture
- In a microwave-safe dish, combine cream of chicken soup, RoTel diced tomatoes and green chilies, and cream cheese. Heat in the microwave, stirring every minute, until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese into the creamy mixture. If too thick, add milk or heavy cream to reach desired consistency.
Combine and Bake
- Add the shredded chicken to the cheese mixture, stirring until well combined. Fold in the cooked spaghetti, sautéed onions, and peppers.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 13x9-inch casserole dish. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Cover tightly with plastic wrap and aluminum foil if freezing, or refrigerate for 2 days before baking.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake for about 20 minutes or until heated through and cheese is bubbly.
- Allow to stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a quicker option, use rotisserie chicken. Adjust spice levels with different varieties of RoTel. Feel free to add veggies like mushrooms or zucchini.