Description
Hearty rotel chicken spaghetti delivers creamy comfort with zesty southwestern flair. Cheesy, spicy goodness combines tender chicken, pasta, and rotel tomatoes for a quick family-favorite meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) cooked, shredded chicken
Pasta and Base:
- 2 cups cooked spaghetti
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Flavor and Topping Ingredients:
- 1 can Rotel tomatoes (diced)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a baking dish with a light coating of cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Combine cooked spaghetti, shredded chicken, Rotel tomatoes, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl, ensuring all ingredients are thoroughly blended.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly to create a uniform layer that allows the sauce to coat every strand of pasta and piece of chicken.
- Generously top the pasta mixture with shredded cheese, creating a complete coverage that will melt into a rich, golden crust during baking.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for the cheese to transform into a bubbling, bronzed topping that signals the dish is perfectly cooked.
- Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for 5-7 minutes, which helps the ingredients set and makes serving easier. Scoop and serve this comforting, flavor-packed meal while it’s still warm.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by choosing mild, medium, or hot Rotel tomatoes to match your spice preference.
- Swap regular spaghetti with gluten-free pasta for a celiac-friendly version of the dish.
- Use rotisserie chicken for faster preparation and added convenience without compromising flavor.
- Optional vegetable mix-ins like diced bell peppers or spinach can boost nutritional value and add extra texture to the casserole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg