Description
This Cheesy Spaghetti Chicken Casserole is a comforting and flavorful dish that the whole family will love. With tender spaghetti, savory shredded chicken, and a creamy, cheesy sauce, this casserole is perfect for a cozy dinner night.
Ingredients
Scale
Spaghetti:
- 12 oz spaghetti, broken in half
Chicken Mixture:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Cheese Topping:
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook Spaghetti: Cook spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: In a skillet, sauté onion in butter until soft. Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Mix Chicken Mixture: Combine cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chicken broth, seasoning, pepper, and cheddar cheese in a bowl. Mix in spaghetti and sautéed onions.
- Bake Casserole: Transfer mixture to a baking dish. Top with Parmesan and mozzarella. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Rest and Serve: Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can add chopped spinach, mushrooms, or peas for extra veggies.
- This dish freezes well—assemble ahead and freeze before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
