Description
SPICY SOUTHERN CHEESY CHICKEN SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE is the ultimate comfort food dish that combines the heartiness of shredded chicken and tender spaghetti with a creamy cheese sauce. Enhanced by the zesty flavors of Rotel and a crispy panko topping, this casserole is perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners at home. It’s quick to prepare, making it an excellent choice for busy weeknights, and is sure to please even the pickiest eaters. With endless customization options, you can easily adapt this recipe to suit your taste preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked spaghetti
- 1 lb shredded chicken (rotisserie recommended)
- 2 T. unsalted butter
- 1 lb Velveeta cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel tomatoes
- 1 can (10 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 casserole dish.
- In a large stockpot, combine butter, Velveeta, Rotel, cream of mushroom soup, and milk over medium heat until melted and smooth.
- Stir in shredded chicken, cooked spaghetti, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the greased casserole dish. Top with shredded cheddar cheese followed by panko breadcrumbs.
- Cover with foil and bake for about 30 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Remove foil and broil for an additional 3–5 minutes or until breadcrumbs are golden brown.
- Let sit for five minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 970mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg