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Baked Chicken Spaghetti
Baked chicken spaghetti is an easy dinner casserole. Tender pieces of chicken tossed with tender noodles and a creamy tomato sauce.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 457 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian , American , Italian-American Fussion
Ingredients
- 4 quarts of water
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt for seasoning pasta
- 1 pound Spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasonings
- 2 cups marinara sauce store-bought or homemade
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded chicken cooked
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Set the oven rack to the middle position—Preheat the oven to 375°F (190ºC).
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the salt, stir to dissolve. Add in the spaghetti, cook according to package directions until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain the noodles in a colander, and rinse with cool water for about 30 seconds to stop the cooking.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add the onion, garlic, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasonings, sauté until onions are translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Add the marinara sauce, stir to combine. Cook until the sauce is hot, about 2 to 3 minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in the heavy cream. Season the sauce with more salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the drained spaghetti to the sauce, stir to combine. Add the shredded chicken and mix. Transfer the pasta to a 13x9-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the pasta with the shredded mozzarella and parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake until the cheese melts and the pasta is hot, about 15 to 20 minutes. For a more browned surface, remove the foil, and broil the casserole until lightly browned, about 2 to 5 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley, and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
457kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
67mg
(22%)
Sodium
1461mg
(61%)
Potassium
450mg
(13%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
731IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
221mg
(22%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 457
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 457kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 1461mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 450mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 731IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 221mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.