Creamy Chicken Spaghetti Bake
A comforting casserole featuring tender chicken, creamy sauce, cheesy spaghetti, and crispy bacon, perfect for hearty family dinners with a rich flavor.
Equipment
- 1 oven preheat to 350°F (175°C)
- 1 baking dish greased
- 1 large bowl for mixing sauce and ingredients
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti cooked and drained
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 can 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup heavy cream or milk
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup diced tomatoes drained
- ½ cup cooked bacon crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese topping
- extra bacon crumbles topping
- dried parsley or Italian herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, heavy cream or milk, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked spaghetti and shredded chicken to the sauce mixture.
- Stir in 1½ cups cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, and crumbled bacon until well mixed.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese and extra bacon crumbles over the top.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until hot, bubbly, and the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with dried parsley or Italian herbs, let cool slightly, then serve warm.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for quick preparation.
- Add mushrooms or bell peppers for extra flavor.
- Substitute milk for cream to reduce calories.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator up to 3 days.