Chicken Spaghetti

What you need to make chicken spaghetti:

• cooking oil: Vegetable, canola, olive, whatever your preference.
• green bell pepper: Diced.
• white onion: Medium in size and diced.
• processed cheese product: Similar to Velveeta, cut into ½ inch pieces.
• canned peas: Drained and rinsed.
• can cream of chicken soup and can cream of mushroom soup: One of each.
• canned tomatoes and green chiles: Similar to Ro*tel (undrained).
• jar of sliced mushrooms: Drained and rinsed. You can also opt for fresh but we’re saving time on the prep work with these.
• jar of pimentos: For a sweet pepper taste.
• spaghetti: Cooked to package directions. You may also use whatever type of pasta you prefer.
• rotisserie chicken: Shredded. 

How To Make Chicken Spaghetti

1. Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Set aside.
2. Now heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the cooking oil, bell pepper and diced onion. Cook until the vegetables are softened, then remove from heat.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sauteed peppers, onion, cheese, tomatoes and green chiles, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, canned peas, mushrooms, and pimentos.
4. Add the cooked spaghetti and shredded rotisserie chicken. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
5. Bake for about 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbling and the ingredients are piping hot.
6. Serve chicken spaghetti straight from the oven (after it’s cooled for 10 minutes or so), and enjoy!

Tips and Variations

• If your mixture is too thick for your liking, before adding in the spaghetti and shredded chicken, you can thin out the mixture with ¼ – ½ cup of chicken or vegetable broth until you get the right consistency.
• This is a packed dish and the ingredients will fill up an entire 9×13-inch baking dish. However, the chicken spaghetti can be divided into 2 smaller baking dishes if needed or placed into a larger dish. 
• Add more spice to your dish with pepper jack cheese and red pepper flakes.
• Feel free to use freshly shredded cheese or top the casserole with freshly shredded cheese and parsley. 
• Broil for a couple minutes at the end for a nice toasted top layer. 

What goes with chicken spaghetti?

• Baked Sweet Potatoes
• Broccoli Bacon Salad
• Carrot Souffle
• Corn Casserole
• Garlic Cheddar Biscuits
• Air Fryer Asparagus
• Cucumber Tomato Salad
• Green Pea Salad

Can you make this recipe in the Instant Pot?

Yes! We have a chicken spaghetti recipe for the Instant Pot. It’s not the exact same ingredients, but it’s close. Some of the missing ingredients could be added, but I’d be hesitant to add the cream soups. They can easily burn in a pressure cooker.

What can you use in place of rotisserie chicken?

If you can’t find rotisserie chicken, any type of chicken will work. You’ll need about 1 pound of cooked, boneless, skinless chicken. It should be shredded or chopped and seasoned to add flavor.

How can you make chicken spaghetti more or less spicy?

When made as written, this recipe isn’t spicy at all. If you’d like to add more spice, toss in some diced jalapenos or Serrano peppers. Pickled jalapenos are a great choice, too.

Another option is to choose name brand Ro*tel which has a variety of different heat levels. They range from mild to hot and everything in between.

Storage and Reheating

Refrigerator: Store any leftover Chicken Spaghetti in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days!

Freezer: This recipe is perfect for freezing! Assemble everything as normal but don’t bake it! Wrap in plastic wrap or store in a freezer safe container for up to 2 months. Then when ready to eat, simply remove the plastic wrap from the casserole dish and bake as directed.

Make sure the casserole dish is safe to go from freezer to oven without damage. Otherwise, transfer the frozen casserole to the refrigerator to thaw overnight then bake.

Reheating: When reheating, warm in the oven or microwave until the dish is heated all the way through. It’s best to reheat on half powder to keep the casserole from drying out. If frozen, heat as originally instructed until the casserole is hot and bubbling.

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