Description
Spicy Southern Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners. This creamy and cheesy dish combines tender chicken with zesty spices and pasta, creating a flavor-packed meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds. With just 15 minutes of prep time and the flexibility to customize ingredients, you can easily whip up this casserole on busy weeknights or for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 cup green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large casserole dish.
- Cook chicken in a large pot over medium heat until golden brown (6-7 minutes per side).
- Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente (8-10 minutes), then drain.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cooked spaghetti, cream of chicken soup, chopped bell peppers, spices, and half of the cheddar cheese.
- Transfer the mixture to the greased casserole dish and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole (approximately 215g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 83mg