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Chicken spaghetti is a new twist on your favorite pasta dinner! This dish is creamy + cheesy, making it the epitome of comfort food.
All my kids love Spaghetti and when we like to switch it up we make this chicken spaghetti, Spaghetti Casserole or even Spaghetti Pie!
We love Chicken Spaghetti!
I admit, I was hesitant to try this recipe because we’ve enjoyed our classic spaghetti recipe for so long, which has red sauce and beef.
Having said that, chicken + pasta is my favorite dinner combo, so we knew we had to try it out. And we LOVE it – here’s why:
- EASY. This recipe comes together in minutes and is prepped quickly and simply.
- DELICIOUS. With all the flavors of cheese, sour cream, salsa, chicken and pasta – this recipe is very tasty and loved by the whole family.
- MAKE AHEAD MEAL. Like most bakes, this recipe can be prepped ahead of time, which is just one more reason why we love it!
How to make Chicken Spaghetti
This chicken spaghetti recipe is a simple family-friendly dinner!
- PASTA. Cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
- MIX. Combine cooked pasta, diced chicken, cream of chicken soup, Salsa, sour cream, taco seasoning, and 1½ cups cheese. Stir to combine.
- BAKE. Pour into a 9×13 sprayed casserole dish. Top with ½ cup cheese and chopped cilantro. Cover with foil and cook in the oven for 25 minutes, or until cheese begins to bubble.
IN THE CROCKPOT
Making chicken spaghetti in the crock pot is easy!
- MIX. Combine uncooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, salsa, sour cream, 1 cup of cheese, and taco seasoning in the crockpot.
- HEAT. Cover and cook for 3-4 hours on high until the chicken is cooked through.
- PASTA. Cook your spaghetti noodles al dente. Pour in the cooked spaghetti noodles and the remaining cheese.
- CHEESE. Toss everything together in the crockpot to mix and melt cheese. Cook for another 20-30 min on low and serve.
Recipe tips
Change up the flavors of this easy chicken spaghetti recipe by adding some spice or veggies!
Chicken. To create this cheesy chicken spaghetti, choose from this great Oven Baked Chicken, a rotisserie chicken, or purchase a package of cooked diced chicken. If you wish, replace the chicken with turkey.
Variations. Since this chicken spaghetti bake has Mexican flavors, you’ll want to stick to additions that have complementary flavors. Flavor to taste.
- Classics: salt, pepper, onion, and garlic
- Add some spice: sliced jalapenos, red pepper flakes, and green chilies
- Veggies: mushrooms, bell peppers, and diced tomatoes
a perfect MAKe-ahead meal
- MAKE IT AHEAD OF TIME. If you want to make it ahead without freezing, assemble it, cover it, and keep it in the fridge for up to two days until you’re ready to bake.
- FREEZE. Prepare the chicken spaghetti casserole, and pour it into a freezer-safe baking container. Top with the cheese. Cover with plastic wrap and aluminum foil and freeze for up to 6 months.
- STORE. Keep leftover chicken spaghetti in the fridge for 2-3 days. Be sure to place leftovers in an air-tight container and reheat it in the microwave.
Recipe FAQ
This is an optional step but is a great way to infuse flavor directly into the pasta. Bring the water to a boil and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and use in the casserole.
When it comes to cooking chicken breast or thighs for chicken spaghetti, there are a few options that yield delicious results. Some popular methods are to bake or roast the chicken in the oven, use a rotisserie chicken, or you can purchase a package of cooked diced chicken.
I used a delicious Mexican cheese blend which contains Monterey Jack, sharp cheddar cheese, queso, and Asadero cheeses. You can also add Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, or Pepper Jack cheese or a mix.
For more Spaghetti Recipes:
Chicken Spaghetti Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce) box spaghetti noodles
- 2 cups cooked chicken diced
- 2 (10 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup undiluted
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups Mexican cheese blend divided
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
- chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
- Mix together cooked pasta, diced chicken, cream of chicken soup, salsa, sour cream, taco seasoning, and 1½ cups of your cheese. Stir to combine.
- Pour into a 9×13 sprayed baking dish.
- Top with ½cup cheese and chopped cilantro.
- Cover with foil and cook in the oven for 25 minutes, until cheese begins to bubble.
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Adapted from The Country Cook.
I really love the flavor of this pasta. The whole family enjoyed it! This is going on the regular rotation 🙂 Thank you!
what a great version from regular spaghetti! it was a nice change from using a red sauce & hamburger meat. we love chicken in our home & my kids devoured this! we will be making again soon!
This recipe is delicious! I like to cook the chicken for the recipe in my instant pot with some salsa and taco seasoning, then I shred it.
Perfect!! I am glad you like it!! Thank you for sharing that!
What type of salsa did you use which one should I buy ?
I can’t remember exactly which one it was, but honestly, whatever is your favorite works. I’ve used so many different ones. They all work 🙂
I made this last night and it was a hit! My husband and two little ones loved it. I am so thankful I found your page! You probably don’t realize what a blessing you are to so many who don’t know how to cook and because of you we can cook for our families! Thank you!!
You are so sweet!!! Thank you so much..I truly appreciate that! I am so glad you found my page, too 🙂
All of your recipes look so good, yummy
Thank you so much!!
I have made this a couple times. It’s sooo good. Everyone in my family loves it. No complaints here!
Yay!! Love to hear that!! Thank you for sharing!
Could you freeze this recipe?
Sure could 🙂
This sounds delicious! Question – how much pasta do you make with this; that info seems to be missing from the recipe.
It is!! I forgot to add that, but I usually cook about a pound of pasta, since that is how a lot of them come. Hope you like it!
Thanks!
oops…
need to add pasta and box size to ingredient list
It really is whatever pasta you like & I add about a pound or close to of pasta 🙂
i am literally drooooling..
LOL..you’ll have to try it 🙂