Best 7 Easy Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Recipes

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Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary delight that seamlessly blends the richness of cheese, the succulence of chicken, and the comforting embrace of spaghetti. This delectable dish, known as Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti, is an orchestra of flavors that will serenade your palate with every bite. Embark on a culinary journey that unveils the secrets behind this irresistible dish, featuring variations that cater to your dietary preferences. Whether you're a cheese aficionado craving a gooey, melted symphony or a health-conscious individual seeking a lighter, yet equally flavorful experience, this article has recipes that will gratify your cravings.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEESY CHICKEN SPAGHETTI



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Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti is a family comfort food favorite! This recipe uses a from-scratch sauce that is super easy to make so that your delicious cheesy casserole is ready for the oven in just 15 minutes.

Provided by Rachel Farnsworth

Categories     Main Dish

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces spaghetti
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium white onion (diced)
1 green bell pepper (diced)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
15 ounces canned diced tomatoes (drained)
4 ounces canned diced green chiles (drained)
2 cups cooked diced chicken
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook spaghetti in a saucepan according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add in onion and bell pepper and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Add in garlic and flour and continue to cook 2 more minutes. Slowly stir in milk and bring to a simmer until thickened. Once the sauce thickens, immediately remove from heat.
  • Stir in 2 cups cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Then stir in diced tomatoes, diced green chilis, diced cooked chicken, and drained spaghetti. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pour pasta into a lightly greased 9x13 pan. Top with remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes until cheese is warm and bubbly and starting to brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 556 kcal, Carbohydrate 44 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 30 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 870 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN SPAGHETTI



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A quick and easy recipe that has a wonderful southern snap and yet is smooth and hearty! A great way to use last night's leftover chicken!

Provided by Beamish

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (12 ounce) package angel hair pasta
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
¾ (8 ounce) package processed cheese, cubed
2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
½ (4 ounce) jar sliced mushrooms, drained
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and return to pot.
  • To the pasta add the diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, cream of chicken soup, processed cheese, chopped chicken, mushrooms, salt and pepper. Cook and stir over low heat until cheese is melted and mixture is heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.5 g, Cholesterol 60.9 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 25.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 1110.9 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

CHICKEN SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE RECIPE



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Hearty and comforting, Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole is a quick and easy weeknight meal your whole family will love. Made with shredded chicken, mushroom soup, spaghetti, and lots of cheese, this is always a hit!

Provided by Becky Hardin

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 14

16 ounces spaghetti (cooked al dente according to package)
21 ounces cream of mushroom soup (2 cans)
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
1 cup Velveeta cheese (shredded)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 green bell pepper (diced)
1 white onion (diced)
8 ounces diced pimentos (2 jars)
½ cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)
Parsley garnish
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper for some kick!

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F and spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  • Cook and drain the spaghetti according to the directions on the package for al dente. Return the cooked pasta to the pot.
  • While the pasta is cooking, combine the cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, cheddar cheese, Velveeta cheese, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper (optional) in a medium bowl.
  • Add the diced chicken, pepper, onion, pimentos, and cream mixture to the pasta. Toss to combine.
  • Pour the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 40 minutes, or until edges are bubbly.
  • Garnish with parsley and serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478 kcal, Carbohydrate 54 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Sodium 1617 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, UnsaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY CHEESY CHICKEN SPAGHETTI



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The best, easiest chicken spaghetti EVER!!! I make more than plenty, so I can eat leftovers for DAYS!!

Provided by kaylabrooke

Categories     Potluck

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16 ounce) box spaghetti
1 (10 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (10 ounce) can Rotel tomatoes & chilies
1 (12 1/2 ounce) can premium chunk chicken
1 (16 ounce) package Velveeta cheese
1/2 cup butter

Steps:

  • Boil Spaghetti noodles according to package.
  • In a saucepan, put Velveeta, butter, soup, rotel, and chicken.
  • Cook until cheese is melted.
  • Add cooked spaghetti to the cheese mixture, mix well.
  • If you want, you can pour the spaghetti & mixture into a casserole dish and pop it in the over for a couple minutes, but that's not necessary.
  • Serve HOT!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1182.8, Fat 60.6, SaturatedFat 34, Cholesterol 205.5, Sodium 3115.6, Carbohydrate 103.4, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 13.2, Protein 54.3

CHEESY CHICKEN SPAGHETTI



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"This cheesy chicken and pasta dish freezes well, so you can take one casserole to a potluck and save the second for another time," suggests Debbi Smith of Crossett, Arkansas. "It makes a quick, comforting meal."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 2 casseroles (5 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
2-1/2 cups chicken broth
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
1 package (12 ounces) spaghetti, cooked and drained
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, optional

Steps:

  • In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, combine the first nine ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted. Add the spaghetti and olives if desired. , Transfer to two greased 11x7-in. baking dishes. Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months. Cover and bake the second casserole at 325° for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes longer. , To use the frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Bake as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 1163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

CHEESY CHICKEN SPAGHETTI



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This is total comfort food! I made it for dinner and used minced onion and cream of chicken soup instead of how it is posted. My family raved!! I'm afraid to see the calories/fat in this....

Provided by mydesigirl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 -5 chicken breasts
12 ounces spaghetti
1 lb Velveeta cheese
10 3/4 ounces cream of mushroom soup
1 onion, chopped
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup potato chips, crushed

Steps:

  • Boil chicken until done, remove from water and shred.
  • Using broth from chicken, plus enough water (if needed) to boil spaghetti.
  • While the noodles are boiling, in a separate pan, cook onion in butter.
  • Mix cheese and soup with onion until it makes a sauce -- be careful not to burn it!
  • Drain the spaghetti and add the cheese mixture to it.
  • Add the shredded chicken and place in a 9x13 baking dish.
  • Add crushed potato chips on top.
  • Bake at 350F 20-30 minutes until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 660.3, Fat 38, SaturatedFat 18.4, Cholesterol 121.7, Sodium 1322.6, Carbohydrate 47.6, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 6.9, Protein 31.5

EASY CHEESY CHICKEN SPAGHETTI



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Make and share this Easy Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lacy S.

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into pieces
2 cups water
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
8 ounces spaghetti, uncooked
1 large onion, diced
1 (4 1/2 ounce) jar sliced mushrooms
1 (10 ounce) bag frozen broccoli
1 (10 ounce) can Rotel Tomatoes
1/2 lb Velveeta cheese, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • In a large skillet sautee the onions and mushrooms in the olive oil until onions are soft. Add chicken, cook and stir until no longer pink.
  • Stir in water and bring to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook until tender.
  • Add remaining ingredients. Cook until Velveeta is completely melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453.8, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 95.7, Sodium 851.5, Carbohydrate 39.3, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 5.7, Protein 39.8

Tips:

  • Use a large pot: This will ensure that you have enough space to cook the pasta and chicken without overcrowding the pot.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken is best when it is cooked through but still tender. Overcooking will make it dry and tough.
  • Use a good quality cheese: The cheese is one of the main ingredients in this dish, so it's important to use a good quality cheese that you enjoy the taste of.
  • Don't forget the seasonings: Seasonings add flavor to the dish, so don't be afraid to experiment with different combinations.
  • Serve immediately: This dish is best served immediately after it is made. The pasta will start to absorb the sauce and become soggy if it sits for too long.

Conclusion:

Cheesy chicken spaghetti is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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