The Best Chicken Spaghetti recipe calls for sliced grilled chicken, spaghetti noodles, cream of chicken, salsa, sour cream and cheese. No Rotel!
FAMILY FAVORITE EASY DINNER RECIPE
This recipe is one I've been meaning to share for a while but it needed some tweaking. The original recipe I had for it was, well, kinda bland. I kept thinking that it needed a little more kick of flavor but I still wanted it simple to make. This recipe makes enough to feed your family and still have enough for leftovers
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
I decided I would switch out the can of Rotel (which is basically tomatoes and green chiles that is in most recipes) and replace it with salsa. That really added some yummy flavors. With just a bit of TACO SEASONING added - it took this dish from bland to boom! But you can use Rotel if you have your heart set on it.
Angel hair pasta does not have to be used. You can use thin spaghetti or regular spaghetti or even fettuccine noodles.
Save yourself some time by using precooked chicken. Whether it be rotisserie chicken or the cooked chicken that is sold in the deli department. This will make this meal come together easily!
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)
- angel hair pasta
- cooked chicken
- cream of chicken soup
- salsa
- sour cream
- Mexican cheese blend
- taco seasoning
- dried parsley, for topping (optional)
HOW TO MAKE THE BEST CHICKEN SPAGHETTI
Preheat oven to 350f degrees. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Cook pasta according to package directions (remember, you are only using half the box of pasta.)
Once pasta is cooked, drain well. Place pasta back into the pot (with heat turned off). Add diced chicken, cream of chicken soups, salsa, sour cream, 1 cup of Mexican cheese blend and taco seasoning. Stir well to combine (this will take a few minutes.)
Pour combined mixture into your prepared baking dish. Top with remaining cheese and a sprinkling of dried parsley.
Cover with nonstick aluminum foil.
Cook in the oven for about 25 minutes. Then enjoy!
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THE BEST CHICKEN SPAGHETTI
Ingredients
- 8 oz angel hair pasta (½ of a 16 oz. box)
- 2 cups chopped, cooked chicken
- 2 (10 oz) cans cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups Mexican cheese blend, divided use
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- dried parsley, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350f degrees. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook pasta according to package directions (remember, you are only using half a box of angel hair pasta here.) Once pasta is cooked, drain well.
- Place pasta back into the pot and add diced chicken, cream of chicken soups, salsa, sour cream, 1 cup of Mexican cheese blend and taco seasoning.
- Stir well to combine (this will take a few minutes.)
- Pour combined mixture into your prepared baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheese and a sprinkling of dried parsley.
- Cover with nonstick aluminum foil.
- Cook in the oven for about 25 minutes (until hot and bubbly.)
FABULOUS and EASY!! I used 1 can of cream of chicken & substituted spaghetti squash for noodles. WONDERFUL!! Thank you for sharing this recipe with us!!
Thank you so much for mentioning spaghetti squash! I actually had someone ask me if they thought it would turn out good using that instead of pasta and I wasn't sure if it would work. Now I know! 🙂
This was so easy to make, we loved it!!!
Yay! Thank you so very much Brigid!
Sounds delicious
so delicious!!!
Used crockpot salsa chicken, let’s see how this turns out:)
Anyone ever top it with Panko bread crumbs?
I love this recipe. Tried it last week and fell in love with it.
So happy to hear that! Thanks so much Jackie
The use of salsa and taco seasoning is the secret to making the chicken richly flavorful. This would make a perfect potluck dish. I shredded my chicken. Would not make it too often simply ‘cause the pasta, cream soup, cheese and sour cream make it an overindulgence I can only afford once in a blue moon. I changed nothing and wouldn’t alter in the future.
I would lighten up by using Campbells 98% fat free soup, lite sour cream and low fat cheese. Still yummy with half the calories.
I made this last night. It was delicious! Changes I would make though is, add MORE spaghetti and use less cheese. And maybe even add more salsa! Great meal!!
This is absolutely AMAZING. I haven’t cooked on a regular basis for about 10 years (I know crazy right). Since I found this website I have been cooking about 3 nights a week, which my husband is excited about.
I was reluctant to make this recipe because I don’t like anything spicy, even old is too spicy for me. Sooooo I made a few little changes...I used the Herdez mild salsa, for those of you who have nothing tried this salsa the mild is truly mild, no spicy flavor at all. I also used the Kroger brand mild taco seasoning and linguine instead of angle hair pasta. It was AMAZING!!! My husband even wanted to take some to work to share with a coworker. He has also requested that I maje it again this week.
I’m making the beef stew tonight for dinner and the chicken noodle soup either tomorrow or Monday.
Thank you so much for getting me back to making nice dinners for the man I love. I’ll comment on those pages after we’ve eaten! 🙂
Awwww Trina - thank you so much! I can't tell you how much it meant to read your sweet note. You are the exact reason that I keep doing this blog. I hope I can continue to bring you lots more recipes that you love!
Could this be made with spaghetti squash for a healthier dish?
I don’t see why not! I haven’t personally tried it but I don’t see any reason why it wouldn’t work!
HEY BRANDI LOVE YOUR DISHES LIKE THE CREAMY CHEESY CHICKEN SPAGHETTI MY BOYS LOVE IT SO MUCH.
That makes me so happy to hear Pamela!
Hi Brandi,
Just made this for dinner tonight .. Everyone LOVED it .. I made it with Rontini (spiral) pasta and it worked prefect!
Thank you for the AWESOME recipe!
Lyslee
P.S. I added a dollop of sour cream and a slice of avocado.
Thanks so much Lyslee! You are so very sweet to come back and leave a review. I really do appreciate it!
It tasted amazing and just zesty enough. My family liked it. I ended up adjusting temp to 425 degrees and time to 45 min at first it was not done at suggested settings and time.
I LOVE this recipe! I use a little more taco seasoning to give it an extra kick. Also I take a rotisserie chicken and shred it! Before I put it in the oven I sprinkle a little bit more of the taco seasoning on top. When it’s done I broil the top uncovered for about 2-3 minutes to give it a nice cheesy crust!
I make this recipe all the time and I love it! But today I'm going to try something different. I'm going to use my leftover taco meat in place of the chicken and see how it turns out!
Very good. I will make it again but I might use a little less cheese.
I made this for dinner today and my husband loved it! It was delicious! Can't wait to have leftovers tomorrow night!
Yay!! Thank. you so much Cynthia!
Best baked chicken spaghetti recipe I’ve ever made! Crowd pleaser!
Seriously the best chicken spaghetti!! Tasted so much better than the ones that just used velveeta and Rotel! My new go to for chicken spaghetti.
Made it exactly like recipe states we added a little bit of Texas Pete and Parmesan it was delicious!!!! I used mild pace. I boiled 2 skinless boneless chicken breast, then cubed it. Easy clean up!!
I made this last night for a family get together. I doubled the recipe, making two 9x13 pans of it, adding diced jalapenos from a jar to one of the pans. This recipe turned out really good, and the jalapeno one went over big. This is definitely a keeper. I printed it and added it to my cookbook.
I used a cut up rotisserie chicken and Mrs Renfros habanero salsa . It is now a favorite at my house .
Tried it and it was very good and easy to make. Would suggest adding a brick of cream cheese to it for even more creamier cheese.
Its just me and my hubby so, I halved the recipe and placed it in an 8x8 and it turned out fantastic!
First time I've made chicken spaghetti and this is been added to the rotation.
Good, and easy to make. I used left over chicken.
I love this recipe! It is one of my favorites. It has so much flavor and it freezes very well!
This chicken spaghetti is excellent. Even my husband (who is not a spaghetti fan) loved it! He even asked to have the leftovers for lunch the next day. I definitely recommend.
Yay for pleasing picky eaters - ha! Thank you so very much Suzanne!!
I followed the recipe ingredients, but made it in a crock pot since ovens are not common in China. I cooked 2 chicken breasts with broth and butter for 2.5 hours on low. Then I added cooked spaghetti and all other ingredients (only 1 can of cream of chicken though). It was so creamy and delicious I stuffed myself. This is the first time I made chicken spaghetti. So happy to make good comfort food which I miss .
My husband is super picky and this is the only dish he has given in a year with his "seal of approval".....asks for it every week and LOVES it....easy to make. I substitute Chikn strips by Morningstar or Gardein, and use low fat sour cream. Big hit!
I love this dish so easy and so delicious,going to try your new get tonight5 star
The casserole was delicious!!! I added an extra cup of chicken, used regular spaghetti (not angel hair), and different seasonings instead of taco. In other words, I used what I had at home:) I will definitely make this again!!!
Ha! I love tat you made it your own Sharon! Thanks so much for coming back to comment!
My 19 year old son made this tonight! It was awesome!
Due to getting a late start on dinner last night I did a Hail Mary. I Googled "meals to cook with chicken breast," this one was the 1st to pop up, I just so happen to have all the ingredients & without reading the steps I started on it. It ended up being super easy & before we even finished my kids asked if we could fix it again. SCORE!
Hey, can I use cream of mushroom instead or cream of chicken? Thanks!
If I don’t have sour cream in my fridge will the recipe work without it?
Hi Taylor - you'll lose some of the creaminess. Do you have any Greek yogurt by any chance?
I haven’t tried this yet, and this may sound dumb, but is this a garlic bread kinda chicken spaghetti? Or more of a Mexican dish?
Hi Tiffany! Nope - doesn't sound dumb. I get what you mean. This definitely has more of a Mexican-inspired flavor. Hope that helps!
I make this recipe minus the chicken and it is wonderful!
Making this tonight! Looks and smells delicious. I was planning on freezing half to eat later. How would you cook the frozen portion?
This was my first time preparing and eating Chicken Spaghetti. My family loved it. I loved how easy the recipe came together. I used thin spaghetti instead of "Angel Hair" because that was what was in my pantry.
Thanks for the recipe! It's the bomb! My husband and I liked it better then the one I do with Velveeta and Rotel. It's a keeper in my household.
Woo hoo!! Love it!! Thank you so very much Beverly!
Made this tonight and it was a hit! My husband and I are weird about peppers and onions, so I pureed chunky salsa with the taco seasoning and sour cream in my Ninja. He can be pretty picky, but he loved it! I plan on making it again!
Do you thaw that chicken or bake frozen?
I don’t think I have ever commented on a recipe before. For this, I must! This is so good! I scraped the sides of my pot and let me tell you, the mixture makes an EXCELLENT tortilla chip dip too!!
I have never found a chicken spaghetti that I liked until now. This spaghetti is delicious, even my pickiest eater loved it! Great flavor and so easy, perfect for a weeknight.
Love it Christine! Thank you so much! Love hearing that!
It is a delight of spaghetti, my children and husband loved it, the taste of the sauce and that touch of taco seasoning makes it a delight to the palate, it is not an ordinary spaghetti, it is an extraordinary dish, I recommend you try it, no You will regret it, thank you Brandie,for sharing this recipe.
Thank you so very much Gisela!
This is a regular in our home. Everyone likes it which is rare. The only change I make it to use ground chicken and slightly more sour cream and noodles. Husband says it's even better the next day.
Oh wow - thank you so much Cheri! Love hearing that!!
Can you substitute the sour cream for cream cheese?
Hi Casey, it will throw the texture off...
Love this recipe. I make it all the time. It's the easiest, cheapest and the greatest meal to feed a family.
WAS DELISH
I made this and thought it was great, very creamy. It was a little spicy. What would the best way to cut out a little spice?
Hi Vickie, the spice will depend on the kind of salsa you are using. So make sure you purchase a very mild salsa. 🙂
I'm doubling my noodles, so do I double my other ingredients? I have a large family to feed and can't wait to try this!
Hi Jamie, I would say yes. You don't want to lose any of that other good flavor by adding more noodles. 🙂
Absolutely LOVE this recipe!!! My daughter and I make this regularly subbing out spaghetti squash for the pasta... we could literally eat this for breakfast, lunch and dinner!! Thank you so much for sharing!!
Hi Tamie! I am so happy you mentioned the spaghetti squash. I had a few people ask about that on social media and I honestly wasn't sure since I hadn't tried it. So thank you so much!!
I have made this several times and have been tweaking it each time. . My friend whom I give several portions to each time I make it says it is the best he has ever had and his family agrees with him. I use sliced mushrooms and a half pack of sun dried tomatoes browned in butter, (Since I make my chicken ahead of time using a pulled chicken crock pot recipe I found on line, then I vacuum pack 3 cups per package and freeze for when I need it) I thaw the package in the refrigerator and when I have browned the mushrooms and softened the dried tomatoes I add the chicken to that and heat the chicken then I set the covered pan aside till I am ready to add it to the noodles. I also break the noodles (I use either linguine or thin spaghetti) into 3rds, this makes it much easier to serve nice square individual portions and to eat. Other than that I follow your recipe. If I have enough I freeze and vacuum pack any left over squares and it makes a nice quick meal for me when I don't want to cook. I just thaw and remove from package and heat it up in the microwave. Thanks again. By the way I have never had chicken spaghetti till this year (way past 70). It is great.
Thanks so much for taking the time to come back and leave such great feedback Tom!
This was so good I had to improv because I had different ingredients I used I can cream of mushroom 1 can cheddar, and picante medium sauce
Love hearing that!! Thanks so much Kate!
Has anyone froze any leftovers?
Can this be made ahead of time?
You sure can. 🙂
This truly is the BEST chicken spaghetti recipe!! A meal the entire family loves and raves over. Comfort food at its best. ❤️
Thank you so much Mary!!
As I said this really looks great and even my "SERVICE DOGGIE" will eat this, she loves chicken and a bit of pasta, and the rest of the ingredients that is in the recipe...
Thank you so very much Marie!
Can you leave the salsa out? Or substitute something without tomatoes?
I haven't made this yet...I'm a new follower, making Brandie's Pecan Pie today for our son's birthday dinner...BUT...if it were me on this recipe, I would maybe sub out canned or jarred chilis or jalapeño peppers? The ones that are pickled but still spicy? I have a chicken/cheese enchilada recipe that uses them and it gives it a nice kick without being too hot for even kids..
~Kat
This is my favorite casserole recipe! I call it Mexican spaghetti because I use refrigerated salsa and plenty of Mexican blend cheese. We like it with sweet cornbread!
That sounds perfect Susan! Thanks so much for coming back to comment. Whenever someone asks which recipe I most enjoy on my website, I always put this one at the top - thank you!
Can you leave the sour cream out ?
My husband and I LOVE this recipe! It's so easy and cheesy and delish!
Thank you so very much Kelley!!
My family loves this recipe and it is difficult to find something everyone likes! The salsa is a genius addition, giving it a little extra kick.
Yay! Thanks so much for coming back to comment and review Kendra!
Honestly didn’t take long to make and a really easy dish I subbed shredded pack cheese for velveeta and it turned out great everyone has had more than one helping
Will be making this again soon
Thank you so much Brittannie!!
Do you think velveeta cheese will work?
I make mine with Velveeta mixed in and its just as creamy and delicious. I add the shredded cheese on top to extra cheesiness! Great dish!
Thank you
I don't see why not. Just make sure you shred it and not cut it up into chunks. It won't distribute properly that way.
Thank you
Condensed soup or regular can of soup?
Can you make this in an crockpot
Hi Holly, I haven't tested that out yet. I'm sorry!
Yes! I made it in crockpot today, cooking noodles separately. Turned out just fine, in my opinion.
I think any kind of noodle would work. Just make sure you don't add much, as it could make it too dry.
This dish was so good. I had planned for leftovers but that didn't happen! I love this twist on chicken spaghetti. The salsa and taco seasoning are the stars in this recipe. We will definitely be having this dish again.
Do you think rotini noodles would be good with this recipe?
Hi Cathy, I haven't tried it but it should work!
I may have overlooked this but I need to make this on Saturday and then put it in the oven for Sunday lunch. Will this work?
It was amazing! I tried this recipe, but I did dairy-free items
I'm about to make this recipe and just realized I only have cheddar and mozzarella cheese. Which one would be better?
I will leave a review later tonight after we try it!
Hi Candace! I'd say a mix of both! 😉 Hope you all loved it!
I needed a quick & easy dinner that I could make for my hubby and 3 1/2 year old son. This recipe is easy to follow and easy to make. The casserole was absolutely delicious! I'll keep this in my "dishes to make again" pile! Thank you!
Thank you Jenny! I am always so, so happy when I hear the little ones like a recipe!! The big ones too 😉 Thank you for taking the time to come back & leave feedback!
I made this tonight and made a few adjustments. I used rotisserie chicken because I forgot to thaw my chicken. It was good. No complaints. Unfortunately, I am allergic to tomatoes so I couldn’t use salsa or even Rotel. I used roasted red bell peppers instead. I don’t think it was a good adjustment. It wasn’t awful but I’m not completely convinced it was the best option. Any suggestions on salsa replacement?
I will saw my picky eater loved it (after I removed the red pepper bits).
Hi Jennifer! That is a good question about the salsa. Honestly, I am not really sure. I'll have to think on that. Is it all tomatoes you are allergic to or just the red kind? I was thinking a tomatillo salsa. Or maybe a green enchilada sauce perhaps....
It's, unfortunately, all tomatoes. And rice, fish, peanuts, tree nuts, and strawberries. It's just a blast with adult-onset food allergies. 🙁
Ugh!! I’m so sorry!!! I know that must be so hard!! Especially if you actually enjoy eating those things! 🙁
Thoughts on substitutes for the cream of chicken? We don’t eat meat and I saw cream of mushroom or cheese soups at the store.
Wow, what an awesome casserole! Had group of girls over and it went over big. Everyone wanted the recipe. Making again for more company tomorrow. A great and easy dish to make. Thanks, Also, didn't change a thing in the recipe!
My husband like it too, said to keep that recipe, it's a keeper!!!!!
Woo Hoo!! That is so great to hear Kathy! Thanks so much for coming back to leave a comment!
Enjoy chicken spaghetti. I use this same recipe and I added bacon to ours. It’s so good and delicious
Sounds wonderful to me!
This is so good. You can taste all of the ingredients. Definitely a must make again!
Yay!! Love hearing that. Thank you Angie!!
I wanted something different for dinner and came across this. My family loved it!
I did substitute the salsa with fresh jalapeños.
I plan to make this more often, and would be a great dish to bring to a potluck
Hi Francine! Woo hoo!! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. It truly makes my day to get feedback on recipes. This is one of my personal faves and I'm thrilled that you love it too!
I love everything about this recipe! The others I've seen that copy this with a few tweeks just aren't as good! Thanks for sharing this with us!
Thanks so much Mandy!!! So appreciated!! 🙂
Love it!
Best meal ever
Thanks so much Traci!
Love this recipe! I had some yellow squash that needed eating so I sliced and quartered it and added it to the mixture. I baked it for an extra 5 minutes and it was amazing!!! Both kiddos gobbled it up! I will definitely be making this again.
Love, love, love that you added some squash! Great idea! Thanks so much Amanda!!
This was very good , my very picky 7 year old gobbled it up! Added a side salad ... perfect weeknight meal with plenty of leftovers for me and the little.
Thank you Angela! I always love hearing when a picky eater loves a recipe! Thank you for taking the time to come back and leave feedback!
I going to try this , what the pros and cons on the salsa or rotel I like both just wondering thanks
Can't wait to give this a try. Do you have any suggestions for substitutions if you have picky eaters who wouldn't like the salsa or the Rotel?
Hmmmm...honestly, I have only ever tried it with those. The salsa is not strong at all. If you like, you can put the mild salsa in a food processor so there aren't any chunks in it. Maybe that would help? Just use a very mild salsa (I Love Herdes mild salsas.)
I made this with spaghetti squash instead of pasta, and the entire dish was gone! The family loved it! Thank you for the amazing recipe!
My family loved this recipe. I found it a little too salty. I'd definitely make it again, but I would use a lower sodium soup.
Hi! Can this be made a few hours a head of time and refrigerated until baking?
Hi Holly! Yes, it sure can! Just cover it up well. 🙂
I am making this tonight. However we are cutting back on our carb intake. so I will be substituting the angel hair pasta with Zucchini! Wish me luck!
I'm interested to know how it goes! I think spaghetti squash might be a fun alternative too!
I made this for supper tonight and it was amazing. My toddler ate 2 helpings!
This is so awesome Brittany! I absolutely love hearing when kids love a recipe. This is so great to hear!
Great! I changed it up a bit though and use rotisserie chicken and rotel instead of salsa.
So happy you enjoyed it! Be sure to try the salsa next time. I think it is SO much better than the Rotel! 🙂
How much is a serving size?
About a cup. 🙂 However, if you are using this for nutritional purposes, I definitely recommend you use your own trusted nutritional app. These nutrition conversion tools are not always 100% correct. It's just a general guideline.
Hi country cook have you tried this as a freezer mail? How did it turn out?
Hi Melanie! I personally have not tried to freeze this one. However, it should freeze okay. I think the key is making sure you have it wrapped really well so it doesn't get any kind of freezer burn. 🙂
I want to make this recipe, but I’m unsure of the measurements of each ingredient. Not sure if I’m just skipping over it or if they just aren’t listed
Hi Keaira, just scroll down towards the bottom of the post. You'll see a printable recipe card where it's all on one page for you. Hope that helps! 🙂
Has anyone tried this recipe with thin, rather than angel hair spaghetti? It's no problem to buy angel hair but I thought it would get mushy from being boiled and then baked. No one said it did but then again some people like very soft pasta in casseroles and some don't. I was glad to see someone used a whole pound of spaghetti and it came out fine.
Hi Lynn! The angel hair pasta doesn’t get mushy. Just don’t overlook it (like most pasta noodles.) But you can absolutely use spaghetti noodles if you prefer. ????
Looks easy and very tasty
Hope you love it Andy!
My friend had me over for a birthday dinner last Saturday and I was shocked! This was the best bite of food I have put in my mouth in a long time. I was completely suprised because I don't like chicken or spaghetti! This was very good mainly because you can't taste the individual ingredients because they all blend together.
Hi Kathi! Oh wow!! I love hearing that!! Thank you SO much!!
So i did a little tweaking myself. Instead of sour cream I used cream cheese and instead of taco seasoning I used dry ranch seasoning. I seasoned with black pepper onion and garlic powder. I boiled 5 chicken breast in salt water and then after shredding I browned the meat with butter in a skillet with pepper onion and garlic powder. Its in the oven now. Pre test tasting says YUMM-O!
Sounds good to me!
Just made this and it’s delicious! My husband and I both loved it! I used a spicy taco seasoning and pulled chicken breast instead of cubed (you get chicken with every bite!), and it was super easy to make. I’m wondering if you could make this ahead and freeze it? This would be a great dish to give to somebody in need or just for fun!
I am so thrilled y’all enjoyed this one! To be honest, I haven’t actually tried freezing it yet. But theoretically it should work. If you give it a try, please let me know! ????
Just to clarify, is it 8 oz, or 1/2 a box of 8 oz? Sounds like 1/2 of an 8 oz box, but confused why it isn't listed as 4 oz of pasta.
Thank you for the update! We had it last night and it was delicious!
Hi Kim! I thought I had responded to your first comment. I guess I didn't. Ha! I updated the recipe post to make it a little clearer and then meant to reply to you. Sorry about that but glad you saw the update! 🙂
This is a GREAT recipe!!! I have made this twice in the past week! Followed this recipe to the letter the first time and was blown away! The second time, since im a fan of garlic, I added six cloves of chopped garlic...absolutely unbelievable! This will definitely be a mainstay in my home! Thank you for sharing this recipe.
Family is picky with food however they loved this dish. Will definitely be making it again.
We tried this tonight and it was delicious! I changed up the recipe a bit and chose to cut the chicken in strips on a bias. I also used egg noodles instead of angel hair pasta. It was delicious!
I love this recipe! The first time I ever made this type of spaghetti I followed The Pioneer Woman's recipe which is very similar but uses chopped veggies instead of salsa, and has a few different variations. This recipe has the exact changes I would have made myself, but saved me the time of trying to figure out just what it needed! The flavors are incredible. Instead of using two cans of cream of chicken, I use one can of cream of chicken and one can of cheddar cheese from the soup aisle. I also add extra shredded cheese.... but who doesn't? Anyway, This is one of my FAVORITE recipes out there, it's so easy and it reheats well.... I look forward to having it for lunch all week!!!
Hi I know I’m late to the show, but I wanted to tell you what I did with your delicious recipe. My nephews have been visiting us in TX from VA and we’ve done an early Thanksgiving and loads of Tex-Mex. so I used the remaining turkey went in this, but since they were a little burnt out in the taco flavor, I subbed Parmesan, real bacon bits and garlic salt. Topped it with Monterrey Jack and cheddar. So both your original and the adaptation are now in my recipe box. Thanks for an amazing and versatile recipe!
This was an easy delicious meal my friend and girlfriend loved it. Thanks.
Thank you for taking the time to come back and comment!
Made this for tonight's dinner, along with some fueata fried corn. Delicious! Will make it again!
That sounds heavenly!!
WOW, WOW, and just WOW!
Just found and made this recipe exactly as it is written and loved it!! Thank you!
Woo hoo!! Yay!!????????????
I made this and it is now my favorite recipe! Loved it, tasted delicious and even made it for our church monthly fellowship meal and they loved it too. Thank you!!!
Can you use canned chicken?
I don’t see why not. If that’s what works for you!????
Last night was my first time making chicken spaghetti. I made it a night earlier for dinner the next day. It looked so good coming out of the oven. I have been waiting since lunch time today, to get home for dinner to see what it tastes like. DIVINE!!!! Definitely making sure to print the recipe in the event I cant access the recipe on my phone. We LOVED it!
I’m so, so happy to hear this!! It really was so wonderful to read!! Yay!!
I made made this tonight. I used a whole box of pasta, 2 cans of cream of mushroom soup (it's what I had on hand), and I added diced green peppers. My family LOVED this and it even smelled divine!! I'm putting this into regular rotation. It is THAT good!!
My 13 year old daughter cooked this tonight and it was awesome. Definitely a keeper.
Where did you find the southwestern style chicken breast strips? I’m not finding them in any of our local grocery stores
I found it in the refrig. section where packaged mashed potatoes, pulled pork, etc. is. Along the area where cheese, bacon etc. is.
This is the best chicken dish I have made in years. Sooo easy and taste soooo good!
I made this dish tonight it was very good plan to make it again . Somehow when I looked at the picture it didn't look like a Mexican dish.
I see some others have copied your recipe but we all know this one is the original! It is hands-down our favorite. Thank you for all the recipe testing you do for us to make it come out perfect!!
Made this for dinner last evening. I didn't have salsa so I used diced tomatoes and added Cajun seasoning. this was a huge hit. I will be making this again.
Glad you enjoyed it.
As I was reading through the ingredients they sounded very familiar. I realized I used these same exact ingredients to make my favorite chicken enchiladas! Take out the noodles and add tortillas and you have another delicious dinner!
What can I substitute sour cream with? Don't have any on hand but really want to make it!
Can this be frozen and thawed over night?
Made this for supper tonight. Oh goodness! Absolutely delicious!
I've made other Chicken Spaghetti recipes and this by far has to be the best one yet!! Thanks for the recipe!!
Was very good! Loved it!
Could I use regular spaghetti, I want to make it for grandkids, they love pasta.
Is the taco seasoning optional on this recipe?
I’d love to make this but do not have sour cream. Due to the slippery roads I would rather not run out to the store. Do you think I could sub in some small curd cottage cheese (as like in baked spaghetti)?
I think it would be great. One of my favorite lasagne recipes uses cottage cheese instead of ricotta.
Can you make a double batch at freeze one?
I made this last night and it was amazing. I did not have salsa so I used Rotel tomatoes I had on hand and leftover rotisserie chicken. My husband and 7 year old daughter loved it and she's a picky eater. Thank you for a great recipe.
I forgot to rate - 5 stars !
I was skeptical about the salsa and taco seasoning, but this was AMAZING. it gave it a deep interesting flavor that wasn't overpowering. I made the recipe exactly as written except I added chopped jalapeno and mushrooms, and it was delicious!! My husband loved it with a side salad. It was exactly what we needed on a cold January night. This will be my new Go-To chicken spaghetti recipe. Thanks !
One of the most delicious things I've ever eaten.
Love it! I cook some chicken breast in a slow cooker until it’s tender then shred it and add it to this recipe. The recipe is completely perfect and I don’t make any variations. Five stars!
I just made this tonite for supper.......only thing I left out was taco seasoning. It is SIMPLY DELICIOUS.
I only have one can of cream of chicken soup but I have a can of cream of celery soup. Any thoughts on using these instead?
This is an absolutely delicious dish! I made it tonight with my husband and it has blown our minds. The only tweaks I made was that I didn't have Mexican blend cheese so I used mild cheddar cheese, we made our chicken at home and I injected them with prego basil pesto ( it took one breast to make 2 cups) and shredded them and saved the rest of it for later this week meals. I chopped/minced the shredded chicken before I mixed it up and put just about a teaspoon of hidden valley ranch powder to it before we added the angel hair pasta. This is a huge hit and part of our dinner rotations. Thank you so much! I wish I could post a picture because it turned out beautiful too 🙂
My substitutes:
Frozen chicken fajita meat
Frozen red, green pepper, onion
Blend (chopped)
Quick, easy, and oh so tasty!
This was delicious! I didn't make any substitutes just followed the recipe. My very picky 11 year old daughter even liked it. Thank you for a quick delicious recipe. It was so good I texted the link to my mom.
Quick delicious and oh so creamy. My family loved it and the hubby Is sold.
Aww, man. Just popped this in the oven and Then realized I forgot the cream of chicken soup!! I'm sure it'll still be tasty!
This was a great variation on the usual chicken spaghetti recipe and we all enjoyed it! Especially quick and easy for those times I am in a hurry. I will be using it down here in Australia to remind me of those potluck suppers, Suzanne
Do I need to cover it with aluminum foil? What will happen if I don't?
This is my go-to meal for any meal train for families with new babies that I am a part of; even the pickiest of toddlers will want seconds. The only change I do is I buy a rotisserie chicken and shred all the meat off and use that! I think this next time, I'm going to add some broccoli. Thank you so much for creating and sharing this recipe!
I make this dish in the slow-cooker all the time, adding broccoli and diced tomatoes , corn, bell pepper, whatever you want. It never fails to please!
Can I double the ingredients if I'm making for a larger crowd?
I was looking for an easy Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti recipe online when I found yours! I cooked it tonight and it was Devine! I followed your recipe to a T but instead of adding the Taco seasoning I added a heaping tablespoon of Ranch Dressing Mix. It was Fabulous! I also sprinkled in some black pepper when I mixed it all together. Oh and when I drained my spaghetti and dumped back in boiler I added a couple tablespoons of smart balance butter to keep the spaghetti from sticking together too much when I was mixed other ingredients. I guess I did Just a little tweeking myself. But will definitely cook this Easy Recipe again. Thank you Very Much for sharing with us all. ????
Looks really good!! I'm horrible at following directions though, I admit I tweaked it a bit. I swapped out one of the cans of cream of chicken soup for a can of Stokes green chili with chicken. I also added chili powder and used less cumin. I also didn't have parsley so I added fresh chopped chives from the garden instead. Also, I really hate over cooked pasta so I heated up the soups, sour cream, spices, cheese, ect.. in their own pan first while the pasta is cooking. Then I will assemble it directly into the baking dish. That way the whole thing will only be in the oven just long enough to melt the cheese on top and won't have to heat the mixture through. I'm hoping that by doing this the pasta won't have a chance to get too soft.
I'm hoping everyone loves it!! My hubby is from North Dakota (land of the hot dish) so I'm willing to bet that he will love this one! <3
Made this last night for my husband and I. Turned out DELICIOUS! Thank you for this easy and yummy recipe! Definitely a keeper!
Ok, so i need buy an 8 oz box of angel hair pasta and use half the box? Thanks!
Hi Desiree! A full box is 16 oz. You want to use half of that which is 8 ounces. Hope that helps! 🙂
Can you prepare in morning and refrigerate and. Bake in the evening
How important is the foil while it bakes? I'm guessing it is only to keep it from browning up? I was going to make this tonight but realized I don't have any foil
Wow...this was SO delicious!!! Thanks for sharing the recipe 😉 I added extra cheese into the mix...I always end up doubling the amount of cheese that a recipe calls for....LOL
Extra cheese never hurt anyone right? So glad this was a winner for you 🙂
Excellent!!! I have tried several chicken spaghetti recipes over the years and my family was never enthused! One was too cheesy (with Veleveeta)...one was too dry... This was perfect, and everyone loved it!!! Definitely a keeper for the recipe binder!
That is wonderful Kimberly! So glad you have finally found the one to go to over and over again 🙂
Made this tonight! We love it! Since there's only 2 and 1/2 of us right now there's SO much left over. Is it good to refrigerate and reheat?? I would love to have this for lunch tomorrow!
I just made this tonight but when I was writing down the ingredients I needed I failed to see that needed two cans of the cream of chicken soup and I didn't want to go back to the store ,so I used one can of cream of chicken and one can of cheddar cheese soup by Campbell's that I had in my cabinet and it was amazing!! Otherwise I followed your recipe. Ty so much. My picky 15 yr old is super picky and she loved this!!!
Was just wondering if the Tyson grilled chicken has a weird texture? The other ready cooked. chicken strips I've tried did have a strange texture.
Made this for dinner tonight and loved it! This is a definite keeper. Thank you so much for sharing.
Hey Brandy! Woo hoo!!! So, so happy to hear that!!
Is there any way to reduce the calories? This recipe looks yummy!
Made this for dinner tonight it was great. I used a rotisserie chicken. My husband and I both loved it!! My mom used to make chicken spaghetti but this was way better. Thanks for the wonderful recipe!!!
OMG this is for sure a keeper!!!
I just added one thing.. Roasted
Garlic and everyone loved it!!
Thank you so much!!!
I made this tonight and loved it! So easy to do. I used a rotisserie chicken and homemade salsa - very good! My 7 year old ate it up and 4 year old who hates food took a couple of bites without fake gagging so that's success in my book!
Could you leave out the sour cream?
I meant to leave a comment on this a long time ago. This is one of the families favorite now. It really is delicious, easy, and fast to make. Only difference is I use an entire box of linguine. Great recipe!
Thanks!
Thanks you so much Mandy! I sincerely appreciate hearing how much you love it!!!
Sounds great.
One question though--could i use thin noodles?
Angel pasta never turns out well for me.
Of course you could! 🙂
I just made this and it turned out great. My family loved it! Definitely making it again. Thank you so much for all of your great recipes! 🙂
Love hearing that - thanks so much Kimmy!
This was delicious. I just had some periodontal surgery and I can't really chew much. This was perfect and filling. I was surprised at how much it made. Fed a family of four and there were leftovers.
Just realized that I forgot the taco seasoning completely and it was still so good. ????
Woo hoo!! Love hearing that! Thanks so much for coming back to let me know!
After cooking the angel hair pasta or directions, does it get too mushy after making in oven for 30 minutes with the other ingredients?
Nope - not at all. You just want to cook the angel hair pasta until al dente. Where it still has a bit of bite to it.
I absolutely loved this! I cut the sour cream to 1/2 cup and used green enchilada sauce instead of salsa. My son and DIL loved it too! Ended up making it again the following week and taking it to my other son. Will definitely be making this again. Thanks!!
Oops. Can't even spell my own name! lol
Hi! I made this tonight and it was a hit with my picky family. I have two teenagers and a hubby that is allergic to any and all fruit for finding a recipe that pleases all three of them if a difficult task. My daughter (14 yrs old) had 2nd and 3rd helpings. My hubby had 2nds. Even my 17 yr old son that doesn't like his food to touch each other really enjoyed it. Thank you so much! I will be making this again for my family, I'm sure.
That makes my day to hear Jessica! I know ALL about those picky eaters - ha! Thank you so much for leaving me a sweet comment!
I can't wait to try this recipe! I love cream of chicken soup and for those who don't like cream of anything soup, we bought some all natural cream of mushroom soup by Pacific. They must make cream of chicken too. I like Campbell's.
Anyway, I don't like Salsa but love diced tomatoes, especially Fire Roasted. Even mild is to spicy for a super taster like me. I also don't like sour cream but I can leave it out. Otherwise, the rest of the recipe, especially the angel hair which we love, sounds so yummy! I can't wait to try this. When my mom feels better we will try this for sure. I don't know if her stomach can handle it right now.
This sounds wonderful, but I'm not a big fan of Cream of Anything soup. Is there a substitution I could use? I saw in the comments that someone used Rotel, but would that be in place of both cans? Plus the salsa? Sorry for all the questions!
Hey Becky - I have only made it this way. I know a lot of folks are against cream soups these days, but personally, I think it adds to not only the creaminess but to the awesome flavor. I personally have never substituted so I can't really help you there. Perhaps you could make your own cream of chicken soup? I'm sure there are tons of recipes for it on the internet. 🙂
Thanks for your reply, Brandie! I just don't care for the taste, but maybe the other ingredients will taste so good together that I won't even notice the soup! Can't wait to try it!
Oh ok - gotcha! Well, if it isn't because of an allergy then I think you should definitely give it a go. I really think you will love it! 🙂
Made the mistake of using the whole packet of taco seasoning instead of just a tablespoon. However, everyone loved it still. Only other thing I did different was to use mini penne pasta instead of angel hair since the penne is easier for the kids to handle. Thanks for a great recipe!
Yep, it was delicious. My picky family loved it. I did rename it Mexican Spaghetti Bake for my recipe card. For real, this made it into my recipe box! Thanks a bunch for sharing!
wanted to switch from my traditional chicken spaghetti and made this one last night...BAM!! Everyone loved it!! We only have a little left and that will be my lunch today! This was really quick and easy...I haven't used those frozen chicken strips before but it was SOOOOO much better than stripping a rotisserie chicken!! Thanks for sharing this!! We have it on our favorites list!!
My husband and I weren't fans of this. The combination of taco seasoning, salsa, spaghetti and cream of chicken weren't right. :/ Next time I will use Alfredo plus parmesan on top and make it Italian.
Very pleasantly surprised by this recipe! I only made minor changes such as only using 1 can of cream of chicken (all I had on hand) and used Rotel instead of salsa. I did take the foil off and baked another 5 minutes. My husband and I liked how the taco seasoning made its presence known without being overwhelming. I just wrote this recipe in my keeper book! Thanks for this wonderful, yummy gift!
Thank you for coming back to let me know Jen! So happy it was a winner for ya!
Made this EXACTLY for a Church Potluck. No leftovers!
That is wonderful Lisa! So glad everyone enjoyed it.
Made last night and it was amazing!! New favorite dish!
That's wonderful Shelby! So glad you have a new recipe to add to the rotation.
I just made this with gluten-free spaghetti and homemade gluten-free cream of chicken soup. Can't wait to try it.
What kind of salsa do you use? Tostitos in a jar or fresh from the produce section?
Hi Kim! Not sure if you can see in my ingredient picture up there but I use Herdez. It's my favorite 🙂
Hi! I'm hoping to make this tonight, it looks absolutely amazing! Is the Herdez mild salsa really spicy? Spicy food truly irritates my stomach. If so, any suggestions for replacements?
Thanks a lot!
Hi Xiomara! I get have pretty bad acid reflux so I can say with all honesty that the Herdez mild is very mild and doesn't upset my stomach. I know everyone is different with that though! You could always use diced tomatoes if you are super concerned 🙂
How much is one serving??? Half cup? Cup?
How can I print your recipes?
Super excited to try it tonight, looks wonderful! Plus it's coming from another Brandie w/ an "ie" so I know it will be great!
Making this tonight. It looks wonderful.
Cant wait to try it. My son said it sounds yummy
I hope it is everything you hoped for! Enjoy!!
Does it have to be baked or can it just be mixed up on the stove and served like that?
In my opinion it would be better if it was baked.
While cooking the chicken do you add any seasoning to it? Or is it just cooked alone? Any salt or pepper?
Can you cook it in the crockpot?
Followed this exactly except for giving it a few extra minutes uncovered in the oven. It was delicious!
I made this last night following the recipe exactly and thought it was very good. Only baked part of it and put the rest in small casseroles and froze for later. I did bake longer than 25 minutes as I like it really nice and bubbly and it didn't seem enough at 25 minutes. Thank you a bunch. Love your recipes.
I made this. This was a hit. Used Rotel original, curly pasta, green peas, can of chicken because that's what I had on hand. Very good. Will make it again with few more adjustments. Leftovers for another meal.
In a world full of pinterest fails, thank you soooo much for this pinterest hit! My pickiest eater (the hubs) loves it! He even told me that I could make it again. (Highest compliment from him!) Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing this.
I think this would be good with a can of green chiles in place of the salsa. Sounds yummy for a hot lunch, either way.
I made this and it was an awesome fast, easy meal! My husband and I got 3 full meals off of it! I may cut the recipe in half next time. Loved it!
Made this today...simple and delicious!
I made this tonight. I really liked the flavor and how filling it was. I did add frozen corn, maybe a handful to strainer and then poured the spaghetti and water over it. I did add dried cilantro over the top rather than parsley. Thank you for sharing, very tasty P.S. I froze portions of the dish after it cooled Used a spatula to cut and lift easily into dishes.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Does the mixture go on top of the spaghetti in the baking dish or do you mix in the pasta?
You mix it all up. Hope you get to try it and love it.
Can cream cheese be used instead of sour cream?
I have never made it with cream cheese but if you try it, let us know how it turns out.
Heck yes! I also add chopped up roasted red peppers from a jar. Really makes it wonderful
This was great!!!I made it last week and my 8yr old son asked for it again last night!! Definitely a keeper. So sad I can only have a little taste because of the spaghetti.
Love it! When they ask for it, you know its a good one!
Just wanted to comment if you mix 1/2 spaghetti squash 1/2 pasta you can have a full serving with half the carbs my family doesn't notice the change
It's not too salty with the can of soup and taco packet?
Mine was exactly right. You don't add the entire taco packet though.
epicure makes taco seasoning in a jar, perfect for this!
When I made this is knew it was good because my children devoured it all
Love it! That is definitely a good sign.
I made this amazing meal and I put my own twist on it, It came out great but one problem I don't remember all of the twist that I put in it ????..... Oh well it will be better next time my family loved it..... Thank you for the new way to cook Chicken ☺
So glad it was a hit with your family.
Does the chicken have to be pre cook before mixing it with the other ingredients?
Yes, you will want to use cooked chicken.
If you use the Tyson precooked you suggested do you heat up according to package before dicing and adding to pot?
This was delicious! My kids call it chicken taco spaghetti because of all the taco-like flavors we also put some crispy southwest style tortilla strips on it for crunch yum yum! Will make again
lovely post. thanks
I commented earlier but forgot to add that in a pinch I used two cans of all white meat chicken in water, drained well and it was just as fabulous.
I cannot wait to make this. I've made chicken spaghetti, but it didn't include some of the ingredients this recipe has.
How can I print this recipe.... looks so yummy!
At the bottom of the post you will see "Printable Recipe Here" Just click it and you will be able to print.
Great idea on switching out the soup for rotel. Love your variation.
I use 16 oz.of thin spaghetti when I don't have angel hair to the other tweeks above.
I am currently on a Paleo diet so I substituted Spaghetti squash for the pasta spaghetti. It was a big hit and I love the "tweeking" that you did. Thanks.
That is awesome, so glad you were able to make it work for you!
Big hit household. I did add some diced bell pepper and for a little crunch; I added some sliced / diced water chestnuts; drained well.
You're a genius! This was a huge hit in my house. My kids are super picky so to have them ask for seconds was music to my ears. Thank you so much for sharing!
Score one for Mom!! So glad they enjoyed it so much.
How many servings is this .. I'm feeding 8 people so should I double everything ?
I would double to be on the safe side. Besides if you have extra, you have leftovers!!
Oh my gosh this is the best thing I've ever made! My husband has always said "it's alright" when I've asked him if something I've made was good but for the first time in 18 years he said "it's good"! Just needs a different name. This is way better than any chicken spaghetti I've ever tried. Thank you!
So happy to hear it met his approval! It is so good, its just crazy!
Looks amazing and easy!! Will have to try this tomorrow after church ❤️
It will knock your socks off! Hope you enjoy!
Is this something to can make up ahead and then put it in when you get home?
I think it would be just fine
Omg I just made this recipe and it came out so good! My family loved it. Plus is so easy 🙂
Yay, so glad it was a hit with the family!
Just made this I had open not total in the fridge so used that instead of sauce. It was delicious.
Can you make this ahead of time and freeze it, and then thaw to cook it?
I haven't tried doing this yet but I can imagine it would work just fine! If you do, make sure you come back and let us know how it turned out for you.
I make the same Chicken Spaghetti using Rotel tomatoes in place of the creamy soup,. I will try this. I do split the spaghetti after making it into 2 8x8 glass dishes. I cook 1 & freeze the other for later. Then thaw & cook like you would if it was fresh. Just as good...
How did this turn out? Did you end up freezing it? I'm due with baby #4 in 2 months and looking to see how this would turn out as a make ahead freezer meal.
You should make it for dinner & save a little to freeze & see what you think. Good luck!!
Absolutely! I usually prepare two, one for serving and one for the freezer! Only have to clean kitchen mess up once.
That looks creamy and delicious! We are always happy to try a different pasta dish, so we'll have to give this one a go.
I hope it is a hit!
I love chicken spaghetti and I am always looking for new variations. I will have to try this one as it sounds delicious and even better easy!
Enjoy!
For the salsa, did you use mild, medium, or hot?
This is for sure a keeper my family loved it !!!
So glad it was well loved! It is a keeper!!
Gm. I want to do this for my family for Christmas whould it be fine if I prep it Saturday and then on Sunday heat it up?
What is the serving size for the nutrition facts plz?
What is the serving size for the nutrition facts?
I made this recipe today for my family and they loved it, even the picky eaters gobbled it down. It's going in my special recipe book for regular rotation. I call it my vault of recipes. Thank you for posting this delicious meal.
Can use taco sauce instead of salsa?
I just made this ❤️❤️❤️
I did add more pasta and I used canned chicken breast as that’s what I had on hand. I used linguine too as I prefer that to angel hair pasta !
Will make this again !!!Super easy!
I used 2 chicken halves purchased at a chicken BBQ, 16 oz multi grain thin spaghetti and homemade salsa (I used 2 cups). Turned out amazing. When I make it again, will possibly add more chicken.
This was my first time making chicken spaghetti and it was great. We had garlic breand and a salad on the side.. The only thing I would change for sure is not to use angel hair spaghetti because it seems to loose its texture because it is so thin. I will make this again but use regular spaghetti or linguine so tht the pasta keeps it firm better. But it was goooood. I also like veggies so I added brocoli and it was just as good.