Looking for a hearty, savory recipe that your family will love? This chicken with spaghetti meal is sure to hit the spot! It’s easy to make and bursting with flavor — you’ll be amazed at how delicious it is with just a few simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 c.cooked chicken
- 3 c.spaghetti, uncooked and broken into two-inch pieces
- 2cans cream of mushroom soup
- 2 c.grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 c.finely diced green pepper
- 1/4 c.finely diced onion
- 1jar (4-ounce) diced pimentos, drained
- 2 c.reserved chicken broth from pot
- 1 tsp.Lawry’s Seasoned Salt
- 1/8 tsp.(to 1/4 teaspoon) cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 c.additional grated sharp cheddar cheese
Directions
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- 1Cook 1 cut up fryer chicken and pick out the meat to make two cups.
- 2Cook spaghetti in same chicken broth until al dente. Do not overcook. When spaghetti is cooked, combine with remaining ingredients except additional 1 cup sharp cheddar.
- 3Place mixture in casserole pan and top with remaining sharp cheddar. Cover and freeze up to six months, cover and refrigerate up to two days, or bake immediately: 350 degrees for 45 minutes until bubbly. (If the cheese on top starts to get too cooked, cover with foil).
Gather the Ingredients.
Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the necessary ingredients. You’ll need 8 ounces of spaghetti, 2 cups of diced cooked chicken, 1/4 cup of diced onion, 1/2 teaspoon each of garlic powder and oregano, 1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup and 3 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese. Once you’ve gathered everything, it’s time to start cooking!
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil and add the spaghetti. Cook for 8 minutes (or according to package instructions). Drain and set aside. In a medium skillet, heat the dice cooked chicken with garlic powder, oregano and onion until heated through. Add cooked spaghetti and stir. Combine cooked mixture with soup and Parmesan cheese in a 9-inch baking dish bake uncovered for 20 minutes or until bubbly on top. Serve warm!
For this classic and comforting chicken with spaghetti dish you will need 1 lb. cooked and diced chicken, 8 ounces of cooked spaghetti, 2 cups tomato-based soup, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, and a small diced onion. Once all the ingredients are gathered together all that’s left is heating the oven up and preparing all the ingredients to combine in a baking dish. This delicious dinner comes together quickly while baking in the oven all on its own! Just 20 minutes later dinner is served and it’s sure to please any picky eater in the house!
Start Cooking and Seasoning the Chicken.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the chicken in a few tablespoons of cooking oil for about 3 minutes. Add the onion and garlic powder and continue to cook and stir another 2 minutes. Then add the oregano, cream of mushroom soup, and half (1/2) cup of water into the pan. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Sprinkle parmesan cheese over top before serving with cooked spaghetti noodles. Enjoy!
Be sure to season your chicken with a pinch of salt and pepper before cooking, as this will add great flavor to the dish. You can also adjust the amount of seasoning used or substitute other herbs or spices depending on your preferences. Also, if you’d like an even creamier sauce, add a splash of heavy cream at the end. The parmesan cheese is entirely optional but adds an extra layer of flavor and creamy texture. Serve this tasty chicken and pasta dish to your family for a weeknight dinner that comes together in less than 20 minutes!
Cook the Spaghetti and Prepare the Sauce.
Begin by boiling a pot of water for the spaghetti and adding the noodles when boiling. While the spaghetti is cooking, prepare the sauce in an additional large skillet on medium heat by heating a few tablespoons of oil. Once heated, add the chicken to the pan and cook until lightly browned. Add onions and garlic powder and continue cooking until onions become translucent. Lastly, add oregano, cream of mushroom soup and half (1/2) cup of water and cover with a lid before reducing heat to low. Simmer until chicken is cooked through before serving with spaghetti noodles- don’t forget to sprinkle parmesan cheese over top for extra flavor!
For the best flavor, season with salt and pepper to taste. When the spaghetti is done cooking, drain in a colander and add it to the sauce. Toss everything together with tongs or a wooden spoon until evenly combined. Serve this simple yet delicious dish immediately while still hot and enjoy!
Plate Your Food and Enjoy!
All that’s left to do is plate the food—combine cooked spaghetti noodles with chicken in sauce and serve on a plate. Sprinkle parmesan cheese over top and enjoy your tasty meal! This simple yet flavorful dish is sure to please anyone who takes a bite.
To prepare this delicious chicken and spaghetti dinner, start by heating a pan over medium heat. Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper over raw cubed chicken. Sauté in the hot pan until the chicken is cooked through. Then, add a jar of your favorite red spaghetti sauce—tomato, marinara or alfredo—stir thoroughly and reduce heat to low. Once simmering, cook for 10-15 minutes or until sauce is warmed through. Meanwhile, cook a box of spaghetti noodles according to package instructions. Once noodles are done cooking and the sauce has finished warming up, mix together on a plate and enjoy!
This chicken and spaghetti dinner is a crowd pleaser no matter what time of year it is. The flavors marry together perfectly, and the balance between the protein, pasta and sauce make it really hearty but not overly heavy. Plus, you can switch up the type of sauce you use to cater to everyone’s taste preferences—making it a versatile meal that’s sure to kept everyone around your dinner table happy!
