Spicy Southern Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole Delight
A comforting and spicy casserole that combines cheesy goodness with tender chicken and spaghetti.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup milk
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions and drain.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, cooked spaghetti, cream of chicken soup, milk, diced onion, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well and transfer to a greased casserole dish.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until heated through and cheese is bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra spice, add diced jalapeños.
- Substitute chicken with turkey or a plant-based protein for a different flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Spicy Southern Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole