Description
This Best Chicken Spaghetti recipe is a creamy, cheesy casserole perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. It features cooked chicken, angel hair pasta, a flavorful mixture of cream of chicken soup, salsa, Mexican crema, and taco seasoning, all baked together with a Mexican cheese blend for a comforting and delicious meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 12 oz angel hair pasta, or any long pasta
- 2 cups cubed, cooked chicken
- 2 (10 oz) cans of cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup salsa
- ¾ cup Mexican crema or sour cream
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 2 cups Mexican cheese blend, divided
- 1 ½ tbsp taco seasoning
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Cook Pasta: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook the angel hair pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set it aside, reserving the pot for the next step.
- Prepare the Sauce Mixture: In the same pot used for cooking pasta, combine the two cans of cream of chicken soup, salsa, Mexican crema, chicken broth, one cup of the shredded Mexican cheese blend, taco seasoning, freshly ground pepper to taste, and 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley. Stir well to create a smooth, flavorful sauce.
- Combine Pasta, Chicken, and Sauce: Add the cooked, cubed chicken and cooked pasta into the sauce mixture. Add one more cup of shredded cheese. Toss everything thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Assemble the Casserole: Spoon the mixture into a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish. Sprinkle the remaining cup of shredded Mexican cheese evenly over the top. Cover the dish with aluminum foil to keep the moisture in while baking.
- Bake and Garnish: Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Once baked, remove from the oven, garnish with additional fresh parsley, and serve hot for a comforting, cheesy meal.
Notes
- Angel hair pasta cooks quickly, so watch it closely to avoid overcooking.
- Mexican crema can be substituted with sour cream if unavailable.
- Use leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Taco seasoning can be homemade or store-bought depending on preference.
- For a spicier kick, add chopped jalapeños or hot sauce to the salsa.
- This casserole can be prepared ahead and refrigerated before baking.
- Make sure to cover the dish with foil to keep it moist during baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1 cup)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
