Spicy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole Recipe
Spicy chicken spaghetti casserole recipe Southern cheesy comfort food elevated Make this ultimate casserole dish tonight Easy steps spicy flavor
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Casserole
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
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- 450g spaghetti
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 500g cooked chicken, shredded
- 400g tin chopped tomatoes
- 240ml chicken broth
- 225g cream cheese, softened
- 225g grated cheddar cheese
- 110g grated Monterey Jack cheese
- 2-4 tbsp pickled jalapeños, chopped
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F/Gas Mark 4). Grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish.
- Cook the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
- While the spaghetti is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Then, add the minced garlic, chopped red and green bell peppers, and cook for another 3-5 minutes, until slightly tender.
- Stir in the shredded cooked chicken, chopped tomatoes, chicken broth, cream cheese, cheddar cheese (reserve about 1/2 cup for topping), Monterey Jack cheese (reserve about 1/2 cup for topping), pickled jalapeños, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper (if using). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cream cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
- Pour the spaghetti mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle the reserved cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the casserole is heated through.
- Remove from the oven and let stand for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Notes
This Spicy Southern Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole is a family-friendly, easy-to-make one-dish dinner! Perfect for busy weeknights!