Description
This Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti is the ultimate comfort food. With tender chicken, pasta, and a creamy cheese sauce, it’s a deliciously hearty dish perfect for family dinners. Loaded with cheesy goodness and savory flavors, this dish will become a staple in your meal rotation!
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded (about 2 medium chicken breasts)
- 12 oz spaghetti (or pasta of your choice)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Cook the spaghetti: Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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Sauté the vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper, cooking for 3-4 minutes until softened.
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Prepare the sauce: In a separate bowl, mix the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and chicken broth together until smooth and well-combined.
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Combine the chicken and sauce: Add the shredded chicken to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Stir in the soup mixture, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
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Add the cheese: Once the sauce is heated through, stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese, allowing them to melt and make the sauce creamy.
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Combine with pasta: Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the creamy chicken mixture. Toss everything together to combine, ensuring the pasta is well-coated in the cheesy sauce.
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Serve and garnish: Remove from heat and serve immediately. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley for a burst of color and freshness.
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Enjoy: Enjoy this creamy, cheesy, and comforting dish with a side salad or garlic bread!
Notes
- You can substitute the cooked chicken with rotisserie chicken for a quicker option.
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes for some heat.
- If you want to make this dish a bit lighter, use a reduced-fat cream of chicken soup and sour cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing, Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg