Description
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken, creamy cheese, and a kick of spice, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup fresh bell peppers (chopped)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 cup green onions (sliced)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a large casserole dish with cooking spray or oil.
- Cook chicken breasts in a large pot over medium heat for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, add spaghetti, and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Shred the cooked chicken in a mixing bowl and add cooked spaghetti, cream of chicken soup, chopped bell peppers, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, and half of the cheddar cheese. Mix well.
- Transfer the mixture into the greased casserole dish and spread evenly.
- Top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with sliced green onions and serving.
Notes
Customize the dish by adjusting the spices or adding more veggies. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: casserole, chicken, pasta, cheesy, spicy, comfort food