Description
Spicy Southern Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, blending tender chicken, creamy cheese sauce, and spaghetti into a delightful dish that will warm your heart. With a hint of spice and a satisfying crunch from the panko topping, this casserole is perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners. Ready in under an hour, it promises to be a crowd-pleaser that keeps everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup (low-fat)
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large casserole dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and cook diced chicken until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- Add onions and bell peppers to the skillet; sauté until soft (4-5 minutes).
- In a bowl, mix cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and half of the cheddar cheese until smooth.
- Combine cooked spaghetti and chicken mixture with the sauce until well-coated.
- Transfer to the casserole dish; top with remaining cheese and panko breadcrumbs.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg