Spicy Southern Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole: Indulgent Comfort
A delicious and indulgent casserole that combines the flavors of spicy southern cooking with cheesy goodness and tender chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Meat-based
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked spaghetti
- 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine cooked spaghetti, shredded chicken, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, cheese, diced tomatoes, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top of the casserole.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add more hot sauce or diced jalapeños.
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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