We also don’t use green peppers, bell peppers, cream cheese, cream of mushroom soup, or cream of chicken soup. We make a bechamel sauce with 2 kinds of cheese and Italian spices. It’s so much better, trust us!
Chicken Spaghetti
This is an easy chicken spaghetti casserole recipe that comes together quickly and is always a family favorite meal any night of the week.
Ingredients Needed for This Chicken Spaghetti Recipe
SpaghettiCooked chicken, diced – A great recipe to use leftover rotisserie chicken. You can use chicken breast or thigh meat.Fresh parsley (optional)Diced canned tomatoesUnsalted butterOnionGarlicAll-purpose flourDried oreganoDried basilDried thymeKosher saltBlack pepperChicken stockWhole milkHalf and halfPecorino RomanoSharp cheddar cheese
I know it looks like a long list of ingredients but it’s mostly spices from your cupboard.
How to Make Chicken Spaghetti
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9×13 or 10×5 casserole dish (ours is a 10×5). Cook spaghetti according to package instructions for al dente. Drain and place in a large mixing bowl. Add the diced cooked chicken, tomatoes, and fresh parsley. Set aside. In a saucepan melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onion and saute until tender. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in the flour, oregano, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, milk, and half and half until smooth. Cook until thick and bubbly. It should be the consistency of cream soup. Remove from the heat and stir in the Pecorino Romano and 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour the cheese sauce over the spaghetti ingredients and mix until combined. Pour into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining sharp cheese evenly over the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until it’s hot and bubbling. Let rest about 10 minutes before serving. Serve the chicken spaghetti with a tossed salad, maybe some bread and the meal is complete!
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