Spicy Southern Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole: Easy Comfort Food
A comforting and delicious casserole that combines spicy flavors with cheesy goodness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked spaghetti
- 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the spaghetti, chicken, cream of chicken soup, cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and salt.
- Mix well and transfer to a greased casserole dish.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until bubbly and golden on top.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more cayenne pepper to taste.
- This dish can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg