Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti • Southern Comfort in One Dish
A bold, creamy Southern-style casserole with shredded chicken, spicy tomatoes, cheddar cheese, and pasta baked to bubbly perfection. Comfort food with a kick!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti, broken in half
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 1½–2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- ½ cup sour cream or 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tbsp butter or oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Cajun or Creole seasoning
- ¼ tsp paprika
- Red pepper flakes or hot sauce (to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook pasta until al dente. Drain.
- Sauté onion and pepper in butter until soft.
- In a large bowl, mix chicken, soup, tomatoes, 1 cup cheddar, sour cream, sautéed veggies, and spices.
- Add cooked spaghetti and mix well.
- Transfer to a greased 9×13 dish. Top with remaining cheddar.
- Cover and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 10–15 more minutes until bubbly.
- Let sit 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Add jalapeños, hot sauce, or pepper jack for more heat.
- Use gluten-free pasta or homemade cream sauce as needed.
- Leftovers keep well for up to 4 days.