Chicken spaghetti bake is a hearty casserole that combines the comfort of pasta, chicken, and a creamy sauce. It is a versatile dish that can be customized to suit your taste preferences, making it a perfect choice for a weeknight dinner or a potluck gathering. This classic dish is often made with cooked spaghetti, shredded chicken, a creamy sauce, and a sprinkle of cheese. With its simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, chicken spaghetti bake is an easy and delicious meal that the whole family will enjoy.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
CHICKEN SPAGHETTI
With spaghetti and mushroom sauce, and light and dark meat chicken with bell peppers, Ree Drummond's casserole is like two meals in one. Cooking the spaghetti in the same liquid as the chicken infuses it with flavor, and the Cheddar thickens the sauce so it coats each piece of meat.
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h40m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the chicken pieces to the boiling water and boil for a few minutes, then return the heat to medium-low and simmer, 30 to 45 minutes.
- Remove the chicken and 2 cups of the chicken cooking broth from the pot. When the chicken is cool, remove the skin and pick out the meat (a mix of dark and white) to make 2 generous cups.
- Cook the spaghetti in the same chicken cooking broth until al dente. Do not overcook. When the spaghetti is cooked, combine with the chicken, mushroom soup, 1 1/2 cups cheese, the green peppers, red peppers, onions, seasoned salt, cayenne, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Stir in 1 cup of the reserved chicken cooking broth, adding an additional cup if needed.
- Place the mixture in a casserole pan and top with the remaining 1 cup cheese. Cover and freeze up to 6 months, cover and refrigerate up to 2 days or bake immediately until bubbly, about 45 minutes. (If the cheese on top starts to get too cooked, cover with foil).
SL'S SPAGHETTI
Steps:
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. When butter melts, add minced garlic and saute for approximately 20 seconds. Add mushrooms and pre-peeled garlic cloves and saute for approximately 3 minutes. Add ground beef and saute until brown. Add marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, and red wine. Stir to combine, cover pan, reduce heat to low, and simmer for approximately 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook noodles in a pot of boiling, salted water until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and then toss the pasta with the sauce. Serve immediately.
LOADED CHICKEN & GOUDA CALZONES
When I had my daughter, I tried to have a lot of meals in the freezer to make those first few weeks easier. These calzones were one of our favorites! We loved being able to pull them out and have dinner in minutes. I've dipped these in spaghetti sauce, pesto and ranch dressing, and they were all delicious! -Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 55m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onion; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from heat. Stir in spinach, chicken, red peppers, bacon, salt and pepper. , On a lightly floured surface, divide each loaf of dough into four portions; press or roll each into an 8-in. circle. Place 1/2 cup filling over half of each circle to within 1/2 in. of edge. Top each with 1/4 cup cheese. Fold dough over filling; pinch edge to seal., Place on greased baking sheets. Brush tops with egg white. Bake 14-17 minutes or until golden brown and heated through. Serve warm. Freeze option: Freeze cooled baked calzones in resealable plastic freezer bags. To use, place calzones on greased baking sheets. Cover with foil and reheat in a preheated 350° oven 25 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 528 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 1156mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 33g protein.
Tips:
- Use a large baking dish to ensure that the chicken and spaghetti have enough room to cook evenly.
- If you don't have a large baking dish, you can cook the chicken and spaghetti in batches.
- Be sure to cook the chicken until it is cooked through. You can check this by inserting a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken. The internal temperature should be 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- If you don't have a meat thermometer, you can cook the chicken until it is no longer pink in the center.
- Use a good quality spaghetti sauce. You can use either a store-bought sauce or a homemade sauce.
- If you are using a store-bought sauce, be sure to taste it before you add it to the casserole. You may need to add some additional seasonings, such as salt, pepper, or garlic powder.
- Add some shredded cheese to the casserole before you bake it. This will help to make the casserole more flavorful and gooey.
- Serve the casserole with a side salad or some garlic bread.
Conclusion:
Chicken spaghetti bake is a delicious and easy-to-make casserole that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great dish to take to potlucks or parties. With a few simple tips, you can make a chicken spaghetti bake that is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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