Chicken Spaghetti is the dish that puts me back in the warmth, cheesiness, and satisfaction space. It is creamier and tenderer with chicken and flavorful due to sauce and seasoning. You just bake, make ahead, and serve the one-pot wonder.

What is Chicken Spaghetti All About?

If there is something to be said about chicken spaghetti, it is always given its honorific title: the cream-cheesy-delicious perfect pasta of cooked chicken and spaghetti. It has been turned into a sauce usually of cream of chicken soup for the melting cheesy goodness. It’s a rich, cheesy pasta casserole that’s possibly meant for feeding crowds or resourcing the meals for the week.

Ingredients

For the Pasta and Chicken

8 oz spaghetti noodles
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
4 cups chicken broth

For the Sauce

1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus extra for topping)
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

About everything being prepared up until October 2023, you might want to try out spaghetti. In boiling chicken broth, the spaghetti is cooked in a large pot until slightly tender, then drained and set aside (reserve remaining 1/2 cup broth).
Take the reserved broth and toss chicken and cooked spaghetti into this sauce and stir until everything is well coated.
Now, grease a baking bag, put this all into it, and top it with some more cheese.
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.
Serve after a little cooling.

Storage Tips

Leftovers are good for 4 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
Portions can be frozen for as long as 2 months, thawing before reheating overnight.
Either bake or microwave with added splash of milk to keep it creamy while reheating.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with garlic bread or a side salad.
Use a little fresh parsley for garnishing to add a pop of color.
Some good roasted vegetables will help make it a balanced meal.

Pro Tips

Use a rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
Boost flavor by adding some diced tomatoes or green chiles.
For richer creaminess, stir in 2 oz of cream cheese.

FAQs

Q: Can I make this Spaghetti without using canned soup?

A: You can prepare a homemade white sauce instead and have a fresher taste.

Q: Can I make it spicy?

A: Yeah! Just use jalapenos, crushed red pepper, or pepper jack cheese.

Q: Can I substitute any other pasta?

A: Certainly! Penne, rotini, or even fettuccine will do the job well.

Q: Is it gluten-free?

A: Yes, as long as one uses gluten-free pasta and gluten-free condensed soup, then one can expect Chicken Spaghetti to be gluten-free.

Try It!

Indeed, Chicken Spaghetti is a recipe that holds on to comfort, easiness, and it never fails as a crowd pleaser. It is creamy and cheesy; hence these qualities make it best for those busy nights or family gatherings. When you cook such a dish, I think it will be a common feature in your dinner specials!