Description
This Best Chicken Spaghetti Recipe is a creamy, cheesy casserole that combines tender chicken, angel hair pasta, and a flavorful blend of cream of chicken soup, salsa, and Mexican crema. Topped with melted Mexican cheese and baked to perfection, it’s a comforting and delicious dish perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz angel hair pasta (or any long pasta)
- 2 cups cubed, cooked chicken
- 2 (10 oz) cans cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup salsa
- ¾ cup Mexican crema or sour cream
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 2 cups Mexican cheese blend, divided
- 1 ½ tbsp taco seasoning
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Cook Pasta: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook the angel hair pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta well and set aside.
- Prepare Sauce Mixture: In the same pot used for the pasta, combine the cream of chicken soups, salsa, Mexican crema, chicken broth, 1 cup of shredded Mexican cheese, taco seasoning, freshly ground pepper to taste, and 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley. Stir thoroughly to blend all flavors together.
- Combine Chicken and Pasta: Add the cooked chicken and the cooked pasta into the sauce mixture. Add another cup of shredded Mexican cheese and toss everything gently but thoroughly until the pasta and chicken are evenly coated with the sauce and cheese.
- Assemble Casserole: Spoon the mixture into a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese on top of the casserole. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil to prevent drying.
- Bake and Garnish: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove from the oven, garnish with additional fresh parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute Mexican crema with sour cream if not available.
- For a spicier dish, use a salsa with more heat or add some chopped jalapeños.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Using cooked rotisserie chicken can save time and add flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
