Chicken Spaghetti
User Reviews
3.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
637 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Chicken Spaghetti
Description
The recipe begins by cooking spaghetti slightly under al dente and combining it with cooked shredded chicken. Meanwhile, a sauce is made by melting butter, whisking in flour, and gradually adding milk until thickened. Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper are stirred in to form a smooth cheese sauce. This sauce is poured over the pasta and chicken, and then canned diced tomatoes with green chiles are added for a touch of zest.
The mixture is spread into a baking dish and sprinkled with additional cheddar cheese, then baked until bubbly and melted on top. This cooking method creates a creamy interior with a lightly browned, cheesy crust. The flavors are savory and creamy, with subtle spice from the green chiles, complemented by the mild cheddar and cream cheese base.
Chicken Spaghetti makes a filling main dish appropriate for casual dinners or potlucks. It pairs well with a simple side salad or steamed vegetables to balance the richness.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces spaghetti noodles
- 2 cups chicken cooked shredded
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 16 ounces cheddar cheese divided, grated
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 10.5 ounces diced tomatoes drained, with green chiles
- 1 teaspoon parsley dried
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the spaghetti. Cook for 2 minutes less than the package directions state. Drain pasta and add to a large mixing bowl with the chicken.
- While pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a medium sauce pan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Whisk the milk into the flour and cook until thickened, whisking constantly, about 3 minutes.
- Remove the milk mixture from the heat and whisk in 10 ounces of grated cheddar along with the cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk until mixture is smooth and creamy and the cheese has fully melted.
- Pour the cheese sauce over the spaghetti and chicken and add the canned tomatoes and chiles.
- Stir well to combine and spread mixture into a greased 9x13 baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar over the top.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the casserole is hot and bubbly.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 637 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 637kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 119mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 712mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 438mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1045IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 521mg | 52% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
3.9
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