Description
This Southern Chicken Spaghetti Bake is creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor. Tender chicken, al dente spaghetti, cheddar cheese, and a touch of spice come together in this classic comfort food casserole.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a casserole dish.
- Cook chicken until golden, shred or cube.
- Boil spaghetti until al dente. Drain.
- Mix chicken, spaghetti, soup, peppers, spices, and half the cheese.
- Spread mixture into dish, top with remaining cheese. Bake 25–30 minutes until bubbly.
- Rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with green onions.
Notes
Cook pasta al dente for best texture. Use sharp cheddar for bold flavor. Assemble ahead and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking. Leftovers reheat beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: southern chicken spaghetti, chicken spaghetti bake, cheesy chicken casserole, comfort food dinner, southern pasta bake