Go Back
–+ servings

Chicken Spaghetti Casserole Recipe

3.39 from 13 votes
Indulge in the heartwarming Chicken Spaghetti Casserole, a perfect blend of cheese and savory flavors. It's the quintessential American dinner dish!
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 530
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Spaghetti 16 ounces, snapped into smaller sections
  • Chicken cooked and either diced or shredded (4 cups)
  • Green bell pepper finely chopped (½ cup)
  • Fresh celery finely chopped (½ cup)
  • Fresh onion finely chopped (½ cup)
  • Diced pimentos from a 4 oz jar or Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies (from a 10 oz can) - ensure they're well-drained
  • Cream of mushroom soup two 10.5 oz cans, undiluted
  • Chicken broth 2 cups
  • Grated cheddar cheese 1 ½ cups, portioned
  • Velveeta cheese finely diced or grated (1 cup)
  • Salt and pepper for seasoning

Method
 

  1. Begin by setting your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
  2. Boil the spaghetti in a pot filled with salted water. Follow the package's instructions for al dente texture. Drain and keep aside.
  3. In the pot, combine chicken, vegetables, pimentos or Rotel, soup, broth, half of the cheddar, and Velveeta. Mix thoroughly. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  4. Empty the pot's contents into the baking dish. Top off with the remaining cheddar.
  5. Uncovered, bake for about 45 minutes. The top should be bubbly with the cheese perfectly melted.
  6. Serve hot!

Nutrition

Calories: 530kcal

Notes

  • Opt for whole wheat spaghetti for a healthier twist.
  • Craving a crunchy top? Use a Ritz cracker mix: combine one sleeve of crushed Ritz crackers (about 1½ cups) with 4 tablespoons of melted butter. Spread this mix over the casserole pre-bake.
  • Cheese swap: Feel free to experiment with Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, or even Mozzarella.
  • Soup variants: Try the cream of chicken or cream of celery soups.
  • Aim for perfectly al dente spaghetti to avoid overcooked pasta post-baking.
  • For quick preparation, use rotisserie chicken. Alternatively, boil chicken parts of your choice and shred them.
  • A sprinkle of fresh parsley enhances the dish's presentation.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!