Chicken spaghetti bake is a classic comfort food dish that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. It is a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking, with different types of pasta, sauces, and vegetables. The combination of tender chicken, flavorful sauce, and gooey melted cheese makes this dish a hit at potlucks, family gatherings, and weeknight dinners. Whether you are a beginner cook or an experienced chef, this article will provide you with the best recipes and tips for creating a delicious and satisfying chicken spaghetti bake that will impress your family and friends.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
CHICKEN SPAGHETTI BAKE
A cheesy baked blend of chicken and spaghetti.
Provided by melissa
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Chicken
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and transfer pasta to a large bowl.
- Mix chicken, cream of mushroom soup, and cream of chicken soup into spaghetti. Transfer mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish and top with Cheddar cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 718.7 calories, Carbohydrate 47.8 g, Cholesterol 143.8 mg, Fat 34.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 51.5 g, SaturatedFat 16.1 g, Sodium 1510 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM PASTA BAKE (SPAGHETTI TETRAZZINI)
Jamie Oliver says - "I remember meeting a lovely old couple outside my parents' pub and when they heard I was going to Italy they told me to make sure I cooked turkey tetrazzini - I hadn't a clue what they were talking about and then, by chance, I saw a recipe for chicken tetrazzini in an old Italian cookbook and it's great - really tacky but gorgeous! Here's my version..."
Provided by English_Rose
Categories Chicken Thigh & Leg
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Put your porcini mushrooms in a bowl and pour over just enough boiling water to cover them (approx. 2/3 cup). Put to one side to soak for a few minutes.
- Heat a saucepan big enough to hold all the ingredients, and pour in a splash of olive oil. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper and brown them gently in the oil.
- Strain the porcini, reserving the soaking water, and add them to the pan with the garlic and fresh mushrooms. Add the wine, with the strained porcini soaking water, and turn the heat down.
- Simmer gently until the chicken pieces are cooked through and the wine has reduced a little.
- Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in plenty of boiling salted water according to the packet instructions and drain well.
- Add the cream to the pan of chicken, then bring to the boil and turn the heat off. Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Add the drained spaghetti to the creamy chicken sauce and toss well. Add three-quarters of the Parmesan and all of the basil and stir well.
- Transfer to an ovenproof baking dish or non-stick pan, sprinkle with half the remaining cheese and bake in the oven until golden brown, bubbling and crisp.
- Divide between your plates, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with the rest of the cheese before serving.
CHICKEN SPAGHETTI BAKE - SANDRA LEE
This chicken casserole is really good! I found it in Sandra Lee's Semi Homemade Magazine and decided to use fresh onions and garlic and I left the sliced almonds off the top. So here is my version on her recipe.
Provided by Kim D.
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions and drain.
- While spaghetti is cooking, heat oil in a non-stick skillet.
- Add onions and garlic to the skillet and saute until onion is tender.
- Add Velveeta, celery soup, and simmer until cheese is melted.
- Add drained spaghetti, cooked chicken, broccoli, and red pepper flakes.
- Heat until heated through.
- Spray a 9X13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Pour spaghetti mixture into prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and begins to bubble.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 580, Fat 27.1, SaturatedFat 15.8, Cholesterol 85.1, Sodium 1345.6, Carbohydrate 53.4, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 5.6, Protein 31.3
CHICKEN SPAGHETTI BAKE
This casserole is always a hit at church and anywhere else I serve it. For variety, I sometimes substitute different cheeses, spiral pasta or cooked turkey for the chicken.-Renee Quintero, Mission, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h45m
Yield 3 casseroles (10-12 servings each).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions; rinse and drain. Toss with 1/4 cup oil; set aside. , Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, saute the onions, green peppers and zucchini in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce and olives; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Stir in chicken and soup., Place 2-1/4 cups spaghetti each in three greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Top each with 4 cups sauce and 1 cup cheese. Layer with 2-1/4 cups spaghetti and 2 cups sauce. , Cover and bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 385mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
SPAGHETTI CHICKEN BAKE
Leftover chicken and her grandmother's treasured recipe add up to a delectable, down-home supper that heats up chilly nights in Stafford, Texas for Joyce Fogelman. TIP: Serve with an easy salad of tossed greens or a loaf of crusty French bread.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute green pepper and onion in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., In a large bowl, combine the green pepper mixture, chicken, tomato sauce, soup, mushrooms, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce and pepper., Drain spaghetti; stir into chicken mixture. Transfer to a 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 423 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 1073mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 31g protein.
PESTO CHICKEN SPAGHETTI SQUASH BAKE
A creative and healthy alternative to baked ziti or lasagna! Enjoy all the flavors of Italian night without the guilt.
Provided by Love Sweat Mangia!
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h47m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place spaghetti squash on a microwave-safe plate and cut small slits in it with a knife. Cook in the microwave on high, about 5 minutes. Cut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Place cut-side down on a microwave-safe plate and cook until slightly softened, about 5 minutes more.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over squash and place cut-side down on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until easily pierced with a fork, about 20 minutes. Use a fork to scrape insides of squash into spaghetti strands. Spread evenly in a casserole dish.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, oregano, and garlic powder.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook until browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 6 minutes per side.
- Cut cooked chicken into 1/2-inch cubes and toss with pesto in a bowl.
- Combine ricotta cheese, egg yolk, and Italian seasoning in a small bowl.
- Layer half the marinara sauce, ricotta mixture, and pesto chicken on top of squash in the casserole dish. Repeat layers once more. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top. Cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and cheese is melted, about 30 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and broil until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 93.1 mg, Fat 23.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 28.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 520.3 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
SPAGHETTI SQUASH CHICKEN BAKE
We love spaghetti squash! It's so simple and filling not to mention a great alternative to pasta. The possibilities are endless with this!
Provided by Catherine Cantrell
Categories Chicken
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Pre heat oven to 375. Cut you squash in half long ways. Scoop out all the seeds and strings like you would a pumpkin. Lay open side down on a cookie sheet. Cook for 45 minutes.
- 2. While this is cooking place your butter (2T) in a skillet along with the onion, tomato sauce and garlic. Once the onion is soft place your spinach into this and mix well letting the spinach wilt down.
- 3. Once your squash is out of the oven scrape out each bowl into your 9x13 pan. Pour your tomato mixture over your squash stirring to combine. Top this with 1.5 cups of your mozzarella. Bake until cheese is melted.
- 4. While your cheese is melting place your frozen chicken into skillet with butter (1T) until heated through. Breaking up the strips to bite size pieces. Pour the strips over the top of your casserole and top with remaining cheese. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, parsley for flare and bake until melted.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make your chicken spaghetti bake taste its best. Look for organic or locally-sourced ingredients whenever possible.
- Cook the pasta al dente: The pasta should be slightly firm to the bite, as it will continue to cook in the oven.
- Don't overcook the chicken: Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough. Cook it just until it is cooked through, or use a meat thermometer to ensure that it has reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Use a flavorful sauce: The sauce is what really makes the chicken spaghetti bake. Choose a sauce that you love and that will complement the other ingredients.
- Add plenty of cheese: Cheese is essential for a good chicken spaghetti bake. Use a combination of different cheeses, such as mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan, for the best flavor and texture.
- Bake until golden brown: The chicken spaghetti bake should be baked until the top is golden brown and bubbly. This will ensure that the dish is cooked through and that the cheese is melted and gooey.
Conclusion:
Chicken spaghetti bake is a classic comfort food dish that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make a chicken spaghetti bake that is sure to impress your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe, give chicken spaghetti bake a try. You won't be disappointed!
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