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Chicken Spaghetti

This chicken spaghetti recipe from scratch is baked to perfection with a Tex-Mex twist! It's cheesy, creamy, comforting, and uses everyday ingredients.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 571 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American , Tex-Mex

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 medium onion chopped finely
  • 1/2 green or red bell pepper chopped small
  • 2-3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
  • 1 (10 fluid ounce) can Rotel diced tomatoes & green chilies with juices
  • 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar divided
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (I used rotisserie)
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Preheat your oven to 350F and move the rack to the top third of the oven.
  2. Boil a salted pot of water for the spaghetti and cook it 1 minute less than the package directions indicate. Meanwhile, prep all the recipe ingredients.
  3. Drain the spaghetti then add it to a greased 9x13 casserole dish.
  4. Add the oil and butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. Once it's hot, add the onions and peppers and sauté for 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  6. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute (keep stirring).
  7. Whisk in the chicken broth and cream and ensure there's no flour lumps.
  8. Stir in the Rotel and chili powder. Let the sauce cook for 3-4 minutes (it should be slightly thickened, but don't let it get too thick!).
  9. Turn the burner off and stir in half of the cheddar.
  10. Stir in the chicken and add a bit of salt & pepper.
  11. Transfer the skillet contents to the baking dish and toss with the spaghetti.
  12. Top with the remaining cheddar and cover the casserole dish with foil. Bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and broil for a few minutes if you wish to brown the cheese.

Notes

  • Makes about 6 adult-size portions. It'll feed more if kids are eating or if you serve it with something like a salad and/or breadsticks on the side.
  • As written it does have a touch of heat, so use Mild Rotel if spice is at all a concern (it really isn't that spicy, though). 
  • Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

Nutrition Information

Calories 571kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 35g (54%) Saturated Fat 20g (100%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 134mg (45%) Sodium 391mg (16%) Potassium 413mg (12%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1328IU (27%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 335mg (34%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 571

% Daily Value*

Calories 571kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 35g 54%
Saturated Fat 20g 100%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 134mg 45%
Sodium 391mg 16%
Potassium 413mg 9%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 1328IU 27%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 335mg 34%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.