Irresistible Spicy Southern Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole to Brighten Your Dinner
This Irresistible Spicy Southern Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole is the perfect dish to energize your dinner with bold flavors and creamy textures.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 8 ounces spaghetti, uncooked
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes and green chilies
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, milk, diced tomatoes with green chilies, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the mixture and stir until evenly combined.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is golden brown.
Notes
- For extra spice, consider adding jalapeños to the mixture.
- You can substitute the chicken for ground turkey or sausage if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Spicy Southern Cheesy Chicken Casserole, Chicken Spaghetti Casserole