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Creamy Chicken Spaghetti

Tender spaghetti tossed in a rich, creamy sauce with shredded chicken, tomatoes, and melted cheese. Classic comfort food casserole.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Casserole, Dinner
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta & Chicken
  • 12 oz spaghetti
  • 2 cups shredded chicken
Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 10 oz diced tomatoes with green chiles canned
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Topping
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Pot
  • Baking dish
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Cook spaghetti until al dente; drain.
  2. Sauté onion in butter; add garlic.
  3. Add tomatoes and broth; melt cream cheese into mixture.
  4. Stir in cheddar and seasonings.
  5. Add shredded chicken and spaghetti; toss to coat.
  6. Transfer to baking dish; top with cheese and bake 20 minutes.

Notes

For extra creaminess, add 1/2 cup heavy cream.