Description
Comfort meets culinary delight in this cheesy chicken spaghetti, a creamy pasta masterpiece packed with savory goodness. Southern-style hospitality shines through each forkful, inviting you to savor a classic dish that warms hearts and satisfies hungry souls.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) spaghetti
- 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
- 8 ounces (227 grams) Velveeta, cubed
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces/411 grams) diced tomatoes, drained
Soups and Dairy:
- 1 can (10-1/2 ounces/298 grams) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
- 1 can (10-1/2 ounces/298 grams) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) 2% milk
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 can (4 ounces/113 grams) chopped green chiles
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Minced fresh parsley, optional
Instructions
- Prepare spaghetti al dente according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Melt Velveeta with cream soups and milk in a large Dutch oven over medium heat, whisking continuously until the mixture becomes silky and uniform.
- Incorporate shredded chicken, diced tomatoes, and green chiles into the creamy sauce, stirring gently to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Fold the cooked spaghetti into the cheesy chicken mixture, ensuring each pasta strand is generously coated with the rich sauce.
- Transfer the simmering casserole to a serving dish, creating an inviting presentation with vibrant colors and creamy texture.
- Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and optional chopped parsley for an elegant finishing touch.
- Serve immediately while the dish is piping hot, allowing the cheese to stretch deliciously with each forkful.
Notes
- Choose whole wheat or gluten-free spaghetti for a healthier alternative that maintains the dish’s creamy texture.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium soups and cheese, making it heart-friendly without sacrificing flavor.
- Swap chicken with plant-based protein like tofu or chickpeas for a vegetarian version that keeps the dish’s rich, comforting essence.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time and store in airtight containers for a quick weeknight meal that saves time and reduces stress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 363 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 759 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 56 mg