Description
Southern Chicken Spaghetti Bake is a comforting casserole that marries tender chicken, creamy sauce, and perfectly cooked spaghetti. This dish is not only a crowd-pleaser but also evokes the warmth of Southern kitchens with every savory bite. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, it’s an easy recipe that creates delightful memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked, shredded boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1.5 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until softened.
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, sautéed vegetables, cooked spaghetti, cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, and half of the cheddar cheese; mix well.
- Transfer to the prepared baking dish, top with remaining cheese, and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg