It is cheesy and a bit tangy because it has bottled pimento peppers in it. No need to brown chicken to perfection because this recipe for chicken spaghetti uses cooked and shredded chicken breasts for your convenience. You can boil your chicken or buy pre-cooked chicken breasts in the grocery store. In this day and age, we need all the help we can get, and this chicken spaghetti recipe comes together in no time! “The full recipe with ingredients can be found in the recipe card below.”
How To Make Chicken Spaghetti?
Working in batches, break the spaghetti strands into thirds. Cook them according to package instructions, minus one minute. It should have a bit of a bite because it will be baked, and we don’t want mushy pasta. Preheat the oven to 350 F. In a large bowl, place cooked spaghetti, cooked and shredded chicken, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, onion, bell peppers, minced garlic, one cup of shredded cheddar cheese, diced pimentos, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix everything until well combined. Spoon mixture evenly into a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish and sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese on top. Bake the casserole, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Can You Freeze Cooked Chicken Spaghetti?
You can freeze it before baking it or if you have any leftovers. If you want to freeze it unbaked, cover the casserole dish with plastic wrap and with foil and freeze for up to 4 months. If you have any leftovers, put them in an airtight container and freeze them for up to 4 months. Remember to always label your food with the date.
What To Serve with Chicken Spaghetti?
How about a Caesar salad on the side? I love to serve salads as side dishes. Creamy and cheesy dishes go very well with tangy dressings. Ice cream or fruit sorbets to cleanse the palate are my go-to desserts when I don’t have much time to cook.
Cooking Tips
Check the pasta one minute before the suggested cooking time. You want it to be 90% cooked. The other 10% will be achieved inside the oven. If the cheese begins to brown before the 30 mins are over, cover the casserole with foil until the cooking time is up. Try to chop all the veggies as small as you can. This ensures nobody gets a huge piece of any veggie in a bite and that they cook properly. Check the seasoning before putting the casserole in the oven, and adjust it with extra salt and pepper if needed.
