Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of the South with this creamy and cheesy Southern Chicken Spaghetti featuring RoTel tomatoes. A hearty and satisfying family favorite that’s easy to make!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Spaghetti:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 12 ounces spaghetti, broken in half
- 1 can (10 ounces) RoTel diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil (for greasing)
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or oil.
- Cook the Spaghetti: Cook spaghetti until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix chicken, RoTel, soups, chicken broth, spices, and 1 ½ cups of cheddar cheese. Add cooked spaghetti and combine well.
- Bake: Spread the mixture in the baking dish, top with remaining cheese, and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Let it rest for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and enjoy!
Notes
- Substitute Velveeta for creamier texture or add bell peppers and onions for more veggies.
- Rotisserie chicken is a convenient option.
- Adjust spice level by choosing mild or hot RoTel.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
