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Chicken Spaghetti Casserole

This baked Chicken Spaghetti Casserole is ultra-creamy, loaded with tender chicken, and wrapped in a blanket of melty cheese. It’s the kind of cozy, comforting dinner that brings everyone straight to the table.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: casserole, freezer meal, pasta, spaghetti
Servings: 8
Calories: 530kcal

Equipment

  • 1 9x13-inch baking dish

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces spaghetti noodles
  • 1 10-ounce can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 10-ounce can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup chunky salsa
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 3/4 cup reserved pasta water
  • 3 cups shredded cheese divided

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350℉ and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.
  • Cook the spaghetti noodles til al dente according to box instructions. Reserve 3/4 cup of the pasta water when you drain the noodles.
    16 ounces spaghetti noodles
  • In a large bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, salsa, pepper, garlic, chicken, reserved pasta water, the cooked spaghetti noodles and 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheese.
    1 10-ounce can cream of chicken soup, 1 10-ounce can cream of mushroom soup, 1 cup chunky salsa, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 3 cups shredded cooked chicken, 3/4 cup reserved pasta water, 3 cups shredded cheese
  • Pour into the prepared pan and top with remaining cheese.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove foil and bake an additional 15-20 minutes or until the casserole is bubbly around the edges and the cheese is all melted.

Notes

*If you forget to save some of the pasta water, use chicken broth instead!

Nutrition

Calories: 530kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 900mg | Potassium: 380mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 485IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 320mg | Iron: 2mg