Creamy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole

Portions:8
Cooking Time:1 hour 30 minutes
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 can 10 oz Rotel tomatoes with chilies
  • 1 can 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 small block 8 oz Velveeta cheese, diced
  • 1 small onion diced and sautéed
  • 1 stick 1/2 cup margarine
  • 1 whole chicken
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 package 16 oz spaghetti

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Boil the whole chicken in a large pot until fully cooked.
  • Remove the chicken from the pot and allow it to cool.
  • Once cooled, remove the chicken meat from the bones and shred it into bite-sized pieces.
  • In the same pot of water used to boil the chicken, cook the spaghetti according to package instructions.
  • Drain the spaghetti, but do not rinse it.
  • In a skillet, sauté the diced onion until it becomes translucent.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the Rotel tomatoes with chilies, cream of mushroom soup, diced Velveeta cheese, sautéed onion, and cooked spaghetti.
  • Mix well.
  • Transfer the mixture into a greased casserole dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the Velveeta cheese is melted and the casserole is heated through.
  • Remove the casserole from the oven and garnish with shredded Cheddar cheese.
  • Serve hot.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Pairing:

Pair this comforting casserole with a crisp Pinot Grigio or a light-bodied Merlot.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 400 kcal | Carbohydrates: 30 g | Protein: 20 g | Fat: 22 g | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 3 g
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Cuisine American