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Spicy Southern Chicken Spaghetti Casserole

Delicious Spicy Southern Chicken Spaghetti Casserole Bliss

This Spicy Southern Chicken Spaghetti Casserole is a comforting blend of chicken, zesty spices, and cheese, making it perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1.5 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Substitutable with shrimp or mushrooms
  • 8 oz Spaghetti Consider whole wheat or gluten-free pasta
  • 2 cups Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese Can substitute for cheese blend or dairy-free cheese
  • 1 cup Fresh Bell Peppers, chopped Zucchini or spinach can be used as substitutes
  • 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup Substitute with cream of mushroom or homemade sauce
  • 1 tsp Paprika Can replace with smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper Adjust according to spice tolerance
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic can enhance flavor
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions, sliced Chives can be a suitable alternative

Equipment

  • large casserole dish
  • large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • colander

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large casserole dish.
  2. In a large pot, heat olive oil and cook the chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes on each side.
  3. Boil salted water, cook spaghetti according to package instructions for about 8-10 minutes, drain and set aside.
  4. Shred the cooked chicken, then mix with spaghetti, cream of chicken soup, bell peppers, spices, and one cup of cheese.
  5. Pour the mixture into the casserole dish, top with remaining cheese and spread evenly.
  6. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
  7. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving and garnish with green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 33gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize with different proteins or vegetables as desired. Perfect for leftovers stored in the fridge or freezer.

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