Spicy Southern Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole Recipe
Spicy Southern Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole is a delightful blend of creamy cheese, tender chicken, and zesty spices that brings comfort to your dining table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
Spaghetti:
- 8 oz spaghetti
Cheese:
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Bell Peppers:
- 1 cup fresh bell peppers (chopped)
Cream of Chicken Soup:
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
Spices:
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large casserole dish.
- Cook Chicken: Cook the chicken in a large pot over medium heat until golden brown, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Cook Spaghetti: Boil salted water in another pot; cook spaghetti until al dente (8-10 minutes), then drain.
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, shred cooked chicken and combine with spaghetti, cream of chicken soup, chopped bell peppers, spices, and half of the cheddar cheese.
- Transfer to Dish: Transfer the mixture to the greased casserole dish and sprinkle remaining cheddar on top.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
