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Spicy Southern Chicken Spaghetti Casserole

Spicy Southern Chicken Spaghetti Casserole

A quick, healthy, and flavorful casserole with chicken, spaghetti, creamy sauce, and Southern spices.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Southern

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
For the Sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 10 oz diced tomatoes and green chiles (like Rotel), undrained
  • 10.75 oz condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
For the Spaghetti
  • 1 lb spaghetti
  • 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Drizzle chicken breasts with olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through. Shred or cube the chicken.
    1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp paprika
  2. While the chicken is baking, cook the spaghetti according to package directions. Drain well.
    1 lb spaghetti
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and bell pepper; cook for another 3 minutes.
    1 tbsp olive oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  4. Stir in diced tomatoes and green chiles, cream of mushroom soup, cream cheese, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper (if using), and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring to ensure cream cheese is fully melted.
    10 oz diced tomatoes and green chiles (like Rotel), undrained, 10.75 oz condensed cream of mushroom soup, 8 oz cream cheese, softened, 1 cup chicken broth, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat), 1/4 tsp black pepper
  5. Combine the cooked spaghetti, chicken and sauce.
    1 lb spaghetti, 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  6. In a large bowl, combine the cooked spaghetti, and most of the shredded cheddar cheese.
    1 lb spaghetti, 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese
  7. Pour the spaghetti mixture into prepared baking dish. Top with the remaining cheddar cheese
    1 lb spaghetti, 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese
  8. Bake Place in preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and slightly bubbly. Serve immediately, garnished with extra cilantro, if desired.
    1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese