Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti

Name: Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces Spaghetti; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 medium white onion; 1 medium green bell pepper; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups milk; 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1 (15 ounce can) diced tomatoes; 1 (4 ounce can) diced green chiles; 2 cups shredded cooked chicken; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
556 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti

Brielle Calderon

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Our Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti uses a from-scratch sauce (no cream of anything here), yet it's still ready for the oven in just 15 minutes. It's a baked pasta casserole that's great for busy families.

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Ingredients

Servings

8 ounces Spaghetti
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium white onion diced
1 medium green bell pepper diced
2 teaspoons minced garlic about 2 cloves
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk whole, 2%, or 1%
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
1 (15 ounce can) diced tomatoes drained
1 (4 ounce can) diced green chiles drained
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook 8 ounces spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 medium white onion (diced) and 1 medium green bell pepper (diced). Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until softened.
Add 2 teaspoons minced garlic and 1/4 cup all-purpose flour. Stir and cook for 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in 2 cups milk. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
Stir in 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Add 1 (15 ounce can) diced tomatoes, 1 (4 ounce can) diced green chiles, 2 cups shredded cooked chicken, and the drained spaghetti. Stir to combine. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
Pour the mixture into a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Top with the remaining 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the cheese is warm, bubbly, and lightly browned.

Notes

Instead of cheddar cheese, mix things up with Monterey jack, mozzarella, pepper jack, or a Mexican cheese blend.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 556kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Cholesterol 95mg (32%) Sodium 870mg (36%) Potassium 497mg (14%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 1056IU (21%) Vitamin C 31mg (34%) Calcium 592mg (59%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 556 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1serving
Calories	556kcal	28%
Carbohydrates	44g	15%
Protein	28g	56%
Fat	30g	46%
Saturated Fat	17g	85%
Cholesterol	95mg	32%
Sodium	870mg	36%
Potassium	497mg	11%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	8g	16%
Vitamin A	1056IU	21%
Vitamin C	31mg	34%
Calcium	592mg	59%
Iron	2mg	11%