Description
A comforting casserole filled with tender chicken, al dente spaghetti, and a cheesy, spicy sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup fresh bell peppers (chopped)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 cup green onions (sliced)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large casserole dish.
- Cook the chicken in a large pot over medium heat until golden brown, then drain excess oil.
- While the chicken cools, boil salted water and cook spaghetti until al dente, about 8-10 minutes; drain and set aside.
- Shred the cooked chicken and combine it in a mixing bowl with the cooked spaghetti, cream of chicken soup, chopped bell peppers, paprika, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder.
- Transfer the mixture to the greased casserole dish, top with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese, and bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let rest for 5 minutes, garnish with green onions, and serve warm.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with seasonal vegetables and different proteins like ground beef or turkey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg