Description
A comforting and creamy chicken spaghetti dish that’s a crowd-pleaser for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (about 2 chicken breasts)
- 8 oz spaghetti (or any pasta of your choice)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup milk (or chicken broth for a lighter version)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil the spaghetti according to the package instructions. Drain it and set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions, bell peppers, and sliced mushrooms. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until they’re soft and slightly browned.
- Make the Creamy Sauce: Stir in the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and milk. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is smooth and heated through.
- Add Chicken and Cheese: Mix in the cooked chicken and half of the Monterey Jack cheese. Stir until the cheese melts and the chicken is warmed through, about another 2-3 minutes.
- Combine with Pasta: Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet with the creamy sauce and mix well to ensure everything is coated.
- Optional Baking Step: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the pasta mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Top with the remaining Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Feel free to swap the pasta or cheese to suit your taste or dietary needs. Gluten-free pasta and dairy alternatives can work beautifully too!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken spaghetti, creamy pasta, weeknight dinner, family meal, comfort food