A creamy, comforting chicken spaghetti casserole loaded with cheddar cheese and mild spices, perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping.
Author:Emily
Prep Time:30 minutes
Cook Time:45 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 15 minutes
Yield:8 servings
Category:Main Course
Method:Bake
Cuisine:American
Diet:Halal
Ingredients
2 c. cooked chicken
3 c. spaghetti, uncooked and broken into two-in. pieces
2 cans cream of mushroom soup
3 c. grated sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 c. finely diced green pepper
1/4 c. finely diced onion
1 (4-oz.) jar diced pimentos, drained
2 c. reserved chicken broth from pot
1 tsp. Lawry’s Seasoned Salt
1/8 tsp. to 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Cook a cut-up fryer chicken and reserve the broth. Pick out enough meat to make 2 cups of cooked chicken.
In the same chicken broth, cook the spaghetti until al dente. Do not overcook.
In a large bowl, combine cooked spaghetti, chicken, cream of mushroom soup, 2 cups of cheddar cheese, green pepper, onion, pimentos, reserved broth, seasoned salt, cayenne, and salt and pepper.
Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish and top with the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese.
Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes until hot and bubbly. If the cheese browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil.
Notes
Can be frozen (covered) for up to 6 months before baking.
Refrigerate up to 2 days before baking if preparing ahead.
Add extra broth if mixture seems too thick before baking.
Serve with a side salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.