Description
A Southern comfort classic with shredded chicken, spaghetti, cheddar cheese, bell peppers, and spices baked into a creamy, cheesy casserole.
Ingredients
3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
8 oz spaghetti
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped bell peppers
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1/4 cup sliced green onions
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large casserole dish.
2. Cook chicken in a skillet 6–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Shred once cooled.
3. Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente, 8–10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
4. In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, spaghetti, cream of chicken soup, bell peppers, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, and half the cheddar.
5. Transfer mixture to casserole dish and top with remaining cheese.
6. Bake 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
7. Let rest 5 minutes, garnish with green onions, and serve.
Notes
Add mushrooms, spinach, or zucchini for extra vegetables.
Swap chicken for turkey, beef, or shrimp for variety.
Adjust spice with more cayenne or red pepper flakes.
Freeze leftovers in portions for up to two months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg