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THE BEST CHICKEN SPAGHETTI (+Video)

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5 from 96 votes

This easy Creamy, Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti recipe calls for chicken, spaghetti, cream of chicken, salsa, sour cream and cheese. No Rotel.

THE BEST CREAMY, CHEESY CHICKEN SPAGHETTI

This recipe for Creamy, Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti is one I’ve been meaning to share for a while. But it was a recipe that needed to be tweaked. 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. That’s the beauty of this recipe. It is super simple and it makes enough to feed your family and still have enough for leftovers. Best recipe for Creamy Cheese Chicken spaghetti served in a casserole dish

HOW TO MAKE THE BEST CHICKEN SPAGHETTI

So when I set about tweaking it, I thought I would switch out one of the cans of cream of chicken for a can of cream of onion or a can of cream of mushroom. Both of those were just not working. The mushroom didn’t really add much flavor and the onion was way too strong that it overpowered the other flavors.

WHAT DO I NEED TO MAKE 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!! Cris at Recipes that Crock has a delicious CROCK POT CHICKEN SPAGHETTI that inspires me to test this dish in a slow cooker!The Best Creamy Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti recipe from The Country Cook, serving shown

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
angel hair pasta
diced, cooked chicken*
cream of chicken soup
salsa
sour cream
Mexican cheese blend
taco seasoning
dried parsley, for topping (optional)grilled chicken, shredded cheese, angel hair pasta, taco seasoning, salsa, cream of chicken soup,

*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!

Tyson Grilled and Ready Southwest Chicken Breast Strips

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS TO MAKE CHICKEN SPAGHETTI:

Thank Preheat oven to 350f degrees. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Cook pasta according to package directions (remember, you are only using half the box of pasta).
cooked angel hair spaghetti pasta in a large potOnce 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).
chicken, salsa, cooked pasta, shredded cheese, cream of chicken soup, sour cream
Pour combined mixture into your prepared baking dish. Top with remaining cheese and a sprinkling of dried parsley.
shredded cheese on prepared chicken spaghetti in a casserole dish
 Cover with nonstick aluminum foil.covered casserole dish
 Cook in the oven for about 25 minutes.Creamy Cheese Chicken Spaghetti, finished with melted cheese on top

Enjoy!

Chicken Spaghetti

Creamy Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti

This easy Creamy, Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti recipe calls for chicken, spaghetti, cream of chicken, salsa, sour cream and cheese. No Rotel!
5 from 96 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken Spaghetti
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 331kcal
Author: The Country Cook

Ingredients

  • 8 oz angel hair pasta (1/2 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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Notes

You can purchase the pre-cooked or pre-grilled chicken in the refrigerated section and freezer sections of your grocery store to cut down on time.

Nutrition

Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 496mg | Potassium: 273mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 11.8% | Vitamin C: 1.8% | Calcium: 23.5% | Iron: 5.4%
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    • Brandie @ The Country Cook says

      April 14, 2019 at 11:05 am

      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. 🙂

      Reply

    • Brandie @ The Country Cook says

      April 15, 2019 at 8:47 am


      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.

      Reply

    • Brandie @ The Country Cook says

      April 15, 2019 at 8:49 am

      So happy you enjoyed it! Be sure to try the salsa next time. I think it is SO much better than the Rotel! 🙂

      Reply

    • Brandie @ The Country Cook says

      April 20, 2019 at 8:20 am

      This is so awesome Brittany! I absolutely love hearing when kids love a recipe. This is so great to hear!

      Reply

      • Megan says

        May 1, 2019 at 7:48 pm

        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!

      • Brandie @ The Country Cook says

        May 2, 2019 at 9:56 am

        I’m interested to know how it goes! I think spaghetti squash might be a fun alternative too!

  6. Tammie says

    April 26, 2019 at 9:00 am


    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.

    Reply

  7. Doary says

    April 26, 2019 at 1:50 pm


    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!

    Reply

  8. Jennifer H. says

    April 28, 2019 at 10:54 pm

    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?

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    • Brandie @ The Country Cook says

      April 30, 2019 at 4:55 pm


      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.)

      Reply

  9. Angela says

    May 6, 2019 at 11:08 pm


    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.

    Reply

  10. Amanda says

    May 8, 2019 at 9:56 pm


    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.

    Reply

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