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Spicy Southern Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole

A creamy, cheesy, and spicy casserole featuring tender chicken and spaghetti, perfect for a comforting family meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: casserole, main dish
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Chicken
  • 8 oz spaghetti uncooked
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced
Sauce
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup pepper jack cheese shredded
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Topping
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 2 tbsp butter melted
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated

Method
 

Prepare the Pasta
  1. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked spaghetti and shredded chicken.
Make the Sauce
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, combine cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth and heated through.
  2. Add the cheddar and pepper jack cheese to the sauce, stirring until melted and well combined.
Combine and Bake
  1. Pour the cheese sauce over the spaghetti and chicken mixture, stirring to combine evenly.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish.
  3. In a small bowl, mix bread crumbs with melted butter and parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over the casserole.
  4. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden on top.
Serve
  1. Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your spicy southern cheesy chicken spaghetti casserole!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

Feel free to adjust the level of spiciness by varying the amount of hot sauce and using different types of cheese.

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