Description
Chicken Spaghetti with Rotel: Creamy, cheesy, cozy family-favorite casserole that’s easy to make for weeknights and potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 (10 oz) can Rotel (mild or original)
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack (or more cheddar)
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti: Boil spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Make the creamy sauce: In a large bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
- Combine everything: Add shredded chicken, Rotel, cooked spaghetti, cheddar, and Monterey Jack. Mix until fully coated.
- Bake: Transfer to a greased 9×13 baking dish. Top with extra cheese if desired. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley or green onions and enjoy warm!
Notes
- Can be assembled ahead; refrigerate before baking, then bake 35–40 minutes until heated through.
- Use mild or original Rotel based on heat preference.
- Leftovers refrigerate up to 3–4 days; freezing is not recommended due to the dairy content.
- For variation, swap cream of chicken soup for cream of mushroom.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/6 of dish)
- Calories: Approximately 360 per serving
- Sugar: Approximately 6 g
- Sodium: Approximately 560 mg
- Fat: Approximately 22 g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 38 g
- Fiber: Approximately 2 g
- Protein: Approximately 28 g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 90 mg
Keywords: Chicken Spaghetti with Rotel, creamy casserole, cheesy chicken pasta, Rotel pasta bake