5.0 from 12 votes
Tex Mex Chicken Spaghetti
Tex Mex chicken spaghetti is a fast, easy, and cheesy chicken pasta casserole. Get ready for the ultimate comfort food with a Tex Mex twist!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 563 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 2 lbs rotisserie chicken chopped (See Note 1)
- 1 lb Spaghetti broken into thirds
- 2 cans cream of chicken soup 10.5-ounce cans
- 8 oz Velveeta cheese (See Note 2)
- 10 oz Ro*Tel Tomatoes
- 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tsp ranch seasoning
- 1 tsp chili seasoning
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup jack cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Season a 13x9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Break the spaghetti into thirds. Then cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and set aside. Do not rinse.
- In a large pot, combine the 2 cans of condensed chicken soup, Velveeta cheese, Ro*tel with liquid (reserve a 1/4 cup to top casserole), cream cheese, milk, Ranch Seasoning and chili powder. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until the cheeses have melted.
- Add the cooked spaghetti and chicken. Stir to mix thoroughly. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the top with the shredded cheddar and Jack cheeses and reserved Ro*Tel.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until heated through and the cheese has melted.
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Notes
- If not using rotisserie chicken that has been cooked: Place the chicken breasts in a large pot, cover with water. Cook uncovered over medium heat until cooked through, about 10 minutes. Don't boil the chicken. Allow to cool, then chop into bite size pieces or shred using two forks.
- I found using the 16 ounce block of Velveeta too rich (which is the typical amount in most versions of this), but feel free if you like.
Nutrition Information
Calories
563kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
58g
(19%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
74mg
(25%)
Sodium
1340mg
(56%)
Potassium
480mg
(14%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
1307IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
490mg
(49%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 563
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 563kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 1340mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 480mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1307IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 490mg | 49% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.