Chicken Spaghetti

This chicken spaghetti recipe is perfect for a quick and tasty dinner. With simple ingredients and easy steps, it's a go-to meal for busy weeknights.

Course chicken/dinner, main meal chicken, pasta with chicken

Cuisine American

Keyword chicken spaghetti casserole, chicken spaghetti recipe, chicken spaghetti with rotel, how do you make spaghetti with chicken, how to cook chicken spaghetti, how to make chicken spaghetti

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 586kcal

Author Beth Pierce

Ingredients

12 ounces spaghetti noodles
5 tablespoons butter unsalted or salted
1 medium onion finely diced
3 cloves garlic minced
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2-3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups shredded cheddar reserve 1/2 cup for the top
½ teaspoon seasoned salt
¼ teapoon freshly ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
2½ cups cooked chicken diced or shredded
1 (10-ounce) can Rotel tomatoes with green chiles drained

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook the pasta al dente according to package instructions. Drain the pasta well.
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Cook the onion until soft, stirring frequently. Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic. Cook for 1 minute while stirring.
Sprinkle the mixture with flour and cook for 2 minutes while stirring several times. Slowly whisk in 2 cups of chicken broth, seasoned salt, black pepper, and ground cayenne pepper.
Whisk in 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar until melted. Add the drained spaghetti, cooked diced chicken, and drained Rotel tomatoes.
Top with the remaining cheddar and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the dish is heated. For the best results, enjoy promptly.

Notes

If you don't have an ovenproof skillet, transfer everything to a 9x13-inch baking dish after step #4.
If the sauce becomes too thick, thin the dish with the additional chicken broth. Add a couple of tablespoons at a time until you reach the desired consistency.
Don't overcook the spaghetti. Cook according to al dente instructions as the spaghetti is baked in the oven.
To add a little heat, increase the cayenne pepper a bit, add minced jalapeno, or add a little hot sauce.

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