Description
Spicy Southern Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole is a delightful fusion of creamy cheese, tender chicken, and a hint of spice, all layered over al dente spaghetti. This comforting dish promises to elevate your weeknight dinners and impress guests at gatherings. With vibrant colors and bold flavors, it’s the ultimate comfort food that warms both heart and soul, ensuring you’ll want to come back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced green bell peppers
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tbsp hot sauce (or to taste)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté chopped onions and green bell peppers until soft.
- Add diced chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in cream of chicken soup, hot sauce, and Italian seasoning; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Mix in cooked spaghetti and half of the cheddar cheese until well combined.
- Transfer mixture to the baking dish; top with remaining cheddar cheese and panko breadcrumbs.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 76mg