Description
Million dollar chicken spaghetti elevates comfort food with creamy, cheesy goodness that promises pure culinary bliss. Rich flavors and tender chicken meld perfectly, offering comfort seekers a delectable dish worth every savory bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein and Pasta:
- 2 lbs chicken breast
- 1 lb spaghetti pasta
Dairy and Cheese:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and generously grease a large baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- While chicken cooks, boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente, typically 8-10 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- Shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces using two forks, ensuring no large chunks remain.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, sour cream, heavy cream, minced garlic, diced bell pepper, and chopped onion, stirring until thoroughly blended.
- Fold the shredded chicken and cooked spaghetti into the creamy mixture, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Transfer the combined mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly across the surface.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top, creating a generous coverage.
- Melt butter and mix with breadcrumbs, then evenly scatter the buttery breadcrumb mixture over the cheese layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the top turns golden brown and cheese is bubbling.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes to allow flavors to settle.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving hot.
Notes
- Boost protein by adding rotisserie chicken or using leftover grilled chicken for extra flavor and convenience.
- Adapt for gluten-free diets by substituting regular spaghetti with gluten-free pasta and using gluten-free cream of chicken soup.
- Lighten the dish by replacing heavy cream with Greek yogurt or half-and-half to reduce calories while maintaining creamy texture.
- Create a vegetarian version by swapping chicken with roasted vegetables like zucchini, mushrooms, and cauliflower for a nutrient-packed alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg