Description
A hearty spaghetti casserole infused with spicy Southern flavors, featuring tender chicken, zesty tomatoes, and a creamy cheese topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked spaghetti
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 1 can (10.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, sauté the onion and garlic until softened and fragrant, around 3-5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked spaghetti, shredded chicken, diced tomatoes, sautéed onions and garlic, chicken broth, paprika, cayenne pepper, and cheese. Stir well to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, mixing until everything is evenly distributed.
- Pour the mixture into a greased casserole dish, smoothing the top. Add more cheese on top if desired for extra cheesiness.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is golden.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
Using rotisserie chicken can save time and enhance flavor. Experiment with different types of canned tomatoes for varied tastes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg