Spicy Southern Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole
Enjoy a comforting bowl of Spicy Southern Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole that’s easy to prepare. Try this delicious recipe today!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup fresh bell peppers (chopped)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 cup green onions (sliced)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Boil salted water in another pot and cook the spaghetti until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, cooked spaghetti, cream of chicken soup, chopped bell peppers, spices, and half of the cheddar cheese.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased casserole dish and top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let it rest for five minutes before serving with chopped green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 casserole (approx. 240g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg