Description
Creamy Southern chicken spaghetti with Ro-Tel delivers comfort on a plate, blending tender chicken, melted cheese, and zesty tomatoes. Comfort food enthusiasts will savor this hearty, crowd-pleasing dish that brings warmth and satisfaction to any dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 lbs chicken breasts
- 1 lb spaghetti
- 1 can (10 oz) ro-tel tomatoes
Sauce and Cheese:
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a large casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sauté diced onions and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent.
- Add chicken breasts to the skillet, seasoning with salt and black pepper. Cook thoroughly until no pink remains, approximately 6-8 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken from skillet and shred using two forks, creating tender, bite-sized pieces.
- Meanwhile, cook spaghetti in a separate pot according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, ro-tel tomatoes, sour cream, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until well blended.
- Fold the shredded chicken into the sauce mixture, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Add cooked spaghetti to the sauce and chicken, gently mixing to coat all pasta evenly.
- Transfer the entire mixture into the prepared casserole dish, spreading it out smoothly.
- Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and edges are bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to settle.
Notes
- Choose low-sodium cream of chicken soup to control salt content and make the dish healthier.
- Swap regular spaghetti with whole wheat or gluten-free pasta for dietary accommodations.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure better browning and enhance flavor development.
- For extra protein boost, consider adding diced bell peppers or spinach during sauce mixing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg