Chicken Spaghetti Casserole -Family Favorite

Name: Chicken Spaghetti Casserole
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp butter; 1 medium onion (diced); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 oz can cream of chicken soup (10.5); 1 oz can cream of mushroom soup (10.5); 1 oz can Ro-Tel (10, diced tomatoes with green chilis); 2 cups cooked chicken breast (chopped); 16 oz cooked spaghetti; 1 cup of reserved pasta cooking water; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

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4 from 12 votes

Chicken Spaghetti Casserole is one of my best go to meals. You can make it any night of the week and your family will rave about it.

Prep: 30 minutes

Cook: 25 minutes

Total: 55 minutes

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hicken Spaghetti Casserole in a white baking dish

Chicken Spaghetti Casserole is one of the best go to meals you can make. It is a hit any night of the week and your family will rave about it.

chicken Spaghetti Casserole in a white baking dish with a purple hot pad

This Chicken Spaghetti Casserole is one of those fun family night meals that everyone loves, it is a quick dump and cook meal that is so scrumptious.

Moreover, it is a fast recipe. It is great for those busy weeknights when time is precious but you want a nutritious meal for your family. Who was the genius that created condensed soup? Here are the details.

35 Minute Meal: This is a quick and easy supper.
Easy Ingredients: All precooked and pantry staples.
Family Friendly: Everyone loves this casserole.
Adaptable: Low calorie versions can be used for a lighter meal.
Makes Great Leftovers: Great to pack in lunches for the next day.

What You Need to Make Chicken Spaghetti Bake

Ingredients

butter
onion
garlic
can cream of chicken soup
cream of mushroom soup
Ro-Tel
cooked chicken breast
cooked spaghetti
shredded cheddar cheese

Equipment

How to Make Easy Chicken Spaghetti – Step by Step

Garlic in 1st shot in a turqouise bowl, seasonings in bowl and sauce in bowl

Melt Butter: First, in a large pot, melt butter and next, add onion and saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
Garlic: Second add garlic and saute for 30 seconds, or until fragrant and then stir in both cans of soup, Ro-Tel, chicken and half of the pasta cooking water until combined.
Spaghett: Next add spaghetti and stir until thoroughly combined add additional pasta cooking water until sauce reaches desired consistency.
Casserole: Then pour into a 13×9 casserole dish and then top with cheddar cheese.
Bake: Finally, cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes, or until heated through and cheese has melted.

Chicken added to sauce in turquoise bowl, white dish with spaghetti and finished product of chicken spaghetti casserole

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Common Questions About This Chicken Casserole

CAN I USE PRECOOKED CHICKEN?

Absolutely, use a rotisserie chicken from the supermarket or even canned chicken if you like. I like to meal prep and make extra chicken to have ready for recipes like this.

CAN I SUBSTITUTE A DIFFERENT CREAM SOUP?

If you do not like mushroom you can use another can of creamed soup for this recipe.

IS IT OK TO USE A DIFFERENT PASTA?

Of course, use a tube pasta like ziti, occachetti or any other type of pasta you like.

DO YOU THINK YOU CAN LIGHTEN THIS RECIPE UP?

Truly, you can lighten this recipe up by using fat free versions of the soup mix and light cheese.

CAN RECIPE BE MADE AHEAD OF TIME?

Yes, you can assemble ahead of time and just bake it following the directions when you are ready.

GLUTEN FREE OR HIGH PROTEIN PEA PASTA?

By all means use a gluten free or high protein pasta in this recipe to up the nutrition.

A white plate with blue trim with a serving of chicken spaghetti casserole

Expert Tips for Making Recipe Name

This Recipe Can be Doubled: A great recipe for a pot luck or buffet dinner. Simply increase the ingredients proportionally.
Different Cheese: Mexican blend or Four cheese blend Italian cheeses are great in this dish.
Fresh herbs: Top off with some fresh basil or parsley to bring out a fresh flavor.
Variation : This is the perfect recipe to sneak in a few extra vegetables. Broccoli, mushrooms, spinach or even more bell peppers.

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