Spicy Southern Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole
A creamy, bold, and comforting Spicy Southern Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole made with tender chicken, a rich cheese sauce, and Southern-style spices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs shredded chicken
- 12 oz spaghetti, cooked al dente
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 8 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 can of cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon crushed powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti until slightly under al dente and drain well.
- Shred or chop the cooked chicken and set aside.
- Melt cheddar and Velveeta with the cream of chicken soup in a saucepan.
- Stir in diced tomatoes with green chiles, seasonings, and chicken broth until smooth.
- Combine spaghetti, chicken, and sauce in a large mixing bowl.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Bake at 350°F until hot and bubbly, adding extra cheese on top if desired.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Cook pasta slightly under al dente to avoid mushiness.
- Use mild or hot tomatoes with chiles to control heat level.
- Freeze unbaked casserole for best texture.