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SPICY SOUTHERN CHEESY CHICKEN SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE

Delicious Spicy Southern Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole

This Spicy Southern Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole is a creamy, delicious dish that combines chicken, spaghetti, and a zesty cheese sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Chicken
  • 1 lb spaghetti cooked
  • 1 lb chicken shredded meat (about 1 rotisserie chicken)
Sauce Ingredients
  • 2 T. unsalted butter
  • 1 lb Velveeta cheese cut into chunks
  • 1 C. milk
  • 1 10 oz can original Rotel
  • 1 10 oz can cream of mushroom soup
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
Toppings
  • 1 C. shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 C. panko bread crumbs
  • crushed red pepper flakes for serving

Equipment

  • 9x13 casserole dish
  • large stockpot

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Grease a 9×13 casserole dish with crisco and set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Combine butter, Velveeta, Rotel, cream of mushroom soup, and milk in a large stockpot. Cook, stirring, over medium heat until cheese is melted and smooth.
  3. Add chicken, spaghetti, and salt and pepper. Toss to fully combine.
  4. Pour the mixture into your prepared casserole dish and level the top with your spoon. Top with shredded cheese and sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
  5. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes or until cheese is hot and bubbly.
  6. Remove foil and broil for 3-5 minutes until breadcrumbs are lightly browned. Keep a close eye on it at this point.
  7. Remove from oven and let sit for five minutes.
  8. Top with red pepper flakes, to taste, when you serve it.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding bell peppers or olives. This casserole is versatile, allowing for various ingredient substitutions to suit your needs.

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