Description
A comforting and hearty baked dish featuring chicken, spaghetti, and a rich, creamy sauce topped with melty cheddar cheese and a hint of spice.
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)
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a large casserole dish with butter or non-stick spray.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat, drizzle with olive oil and cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, bring salted water to a boil in a separate pot, add spaghetti, and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Once chicken is cooked, shred it using two forks. In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cooked spaghetti, cream of chicken soup, chopped bell peppers, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and half of the cheddar cheese. Mix well.
- Transfer the mixture into the greased casserole dish, spreading evenly, then top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with sliced green onions.
Notes
This casserole can be prepped ahead of time and customized with your favorite vegetables or proteins.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cheesy, casserole, chicken spaghetti, Southern comfort food, easy dinner