Description
A creamy and comforting pasta casserole that brings cozy vibes to your table, perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies (optional)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Cook the spaghetti until just al dente, then drain it well.
- Sauté the onion in butter until softened and fragrant, then add the garlic.
- Combine the cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chicken broth, and seasonings in a bowl. Stir until smooth.
- Fold in the chicken, spaghetti, and sautéed onion mixture. Add tomatoes if using, and mix.
- Transfer the mixture to the baking dish and top with shredded cheddar.
- Bake until hot, bubbling, and golden on top. Let it rest before serving.
Notes
Easy to customize with different cheeses or vegetables. Works great with leftover chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chicken casserole, pasta, creamy spaghetti, comfort food, weeknight dinner