Creamy Chicken Spaghetti Bake: Easy 30-Minute Comfort Food
This creamy chicken spaghetti bake is the ultimate quick comfort food. Tender spaghetti, rotisserie chicken, and a rich cheesy sauce with a hint of spice come together in one easy casserole that’s ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Pasta & Chicken
- 8 oz spaghetti noodles
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded, rotisserie preferred
Creamy Sauce
- 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
- 10 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies Rotel
- 1.5 cups cheddar cheese shredded or Velveeta
- 4 oz cream cheese optional, softened
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
Aromatics & Seasonings
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté chopped onion in butter over medium heat for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in cream of chicken soup, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and chicken broth. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add shredded cheese and stir until melted. Add cream cheese if using and mix until smooth.
- Fold in shredded chicken, cooked spaghetti, salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix until evenly coated.
- Transfer mixture to baking dish and top with additional cheese if desired.
- Bake uncovered for 25 minutes until bubbly. Broil for 2–3 minutes if a golden top is desired.
Notes
Be sure not to overcook the pasta, as it continues to soften while baking. This casserole freezes well before baking and can be customized with vegetables or different cheeses.