Description
This cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole is the ultimate easy comfort food dinner. Made with tender chicken, spaghetti, Rotel tomatoes, and a creamy Velveeta sauce, it’s baked to bubbly perfection in under 45 minutes.
Ingredients
12 oz spaghetti, broken in half
3 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie works great)
16 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
1 can (10 oz) Rotel (diced tomatoes and green chilies), undrained
1 can (10.5 oz) Cream of Chicken soup
1 can (10.5 oz) Cream of Mushroom soup
1/2 cup chicken broth (or milk)
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1.5 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
2. Cook spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente (about 1-2 minutes less than package directions). Drain.
3. While pasta cooks, combine cubed Velveeta, Cream of Chicken soup, Cream of Mushroom soup, undrained Rotel, chicken broth, onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-low heat.
4. Stir frequently until cheese is completely melted and sauce is smooth.
5. Add the cooked spaghetti and shredded chicken to the cheese sauce. Toss well to coat evenly.
6. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Spread it out evenly.
7. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly and the cheese is melted.
9. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Don’t overcook the pasta! It will continue to cook in the sauce while baking.
For a spicier kick, use “Hot” Rotel or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
This casserole freezes well. Assemble it, cover tightly, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before baking.
Add sautéed onions or bell peppers to the sauce for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg