Description
A warm, comforting casserole that combines creamy cheese, zesty spices, and tender chicken for a perfect Southern-style family dinner. This Spicy Southern Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole is easy to make and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pieces Chicken Breasts
- 8 ounces Spaghetti
- 2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 1 cup Bell Peppers
- 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 2 tablespoons Green Onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a casserole dish.
- Cook chicken in a large pot over medium heat for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente, around 8-10 minutes.
- Mix shredded chicken, cooked spaghetti, cream of chicken soup, chopped bell peppers, spices, and half of the cheddar cheese in a large bowl.
- Transfer mixture to the greased casserole dish and top with remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Rest for 5 minutes and garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
- Serve with a fresh side salad for a balanced meal.
- Chicken breasts can be substituted with shrimp or mushrooms.
- Feel free to mix in various cheeses for enhanced taste.
- Bell peppers can be swapped with your favorite veggies or omitted.
- Cream of chicken soup can be replaced with a homemade version or cream of mushroom soup.
- Adjust paprika and cayenne pepper to your taste preferences.
- Using fresh garlic can enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg