The Best Chicken Spaghetti recipe calls for sliced grilled chicken, spaghetti noodles, cream of chicken, salsa, sour cream and cheese. No Rotel!
THE BEST CHICKEN SPAGHETTI 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.
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TIPS FOR MAKING THE BEST CHICKEN SPAGHETTI
So, I decided I would switch out the can of Rotel (which is basically tomatoes and green chiles) and replace it with salsa. Now I was onto something! That really added some yummy flavors. With just a bit of TACO SEASONING added - it took this dish from bland to boom!
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)
angel hair pasta
diced, cooked chicken*
cream of chicken soup
salsa
sour cream
Mexican cheese blend
taco seasoning
dried parsley, for topping (optional)
*Cook's Notes: For the chicken, to make it quicker, you can use a store-bought rotisserie chicken or the pre-cooked/pre-grilled chicken in the refrigerated section and freezer sections of your grocery store. I love Tyson's Grilled & Ready Southwestern Style Chicken Breast Strips!
HOW TO MAKE THE BEST CHICKEN SPAGHETTI:
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).
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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.)
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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.
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?
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!
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.
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.
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
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!
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!!
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.
Big hit household. I did add some diced bell pepper and for a little crunch; I added some sliced / diced water chestnuts; drained well.
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!
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.
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.
I cannot wait to make this. I've made chicken spaghetti, but it didn't include some of the ingredients this recipe has.
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.
lovely post. thanks
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
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?
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.
When I made this is knew it was good because my children devoured it all
Love it! That is definitely a good sign.
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!
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
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
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.
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!