Chicken Spaghetti Casserole

Whether you need a great dish for company or something to serve during busy weeknights, this easy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole is the best chicken casserole.

We love to use leftover chicken to make Chicken Spaghetti Casserole and it is a tasty way to stretch your meat budget. The recipe only calls for 3 chicken breasts but it can really feed a large family.

The creamy sauce and pasta make this amazing. We also love making King Ranch Chicken Casserole and Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole for another delicious recipe. You may also love this Mexican Spaghetti.

Why We Love This Recipe

Chicken spaghetti casserole is a classic recipe that we love to serve for an easy weeknight meal. We have even made it for our church potluck or when a friend had surgery.

The ingredients are simple and it is also budget friendly. Everyone loves the flavor and can easily be doubled to share with friends.

Ingredients

• Chicken Breasts – You can also use tender chicken thighs.
• Diced Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic, and Oregano – Use Rotel Tomatoes as an easy substitute.
• Cream of Celery Soup – Learn How to Make Homemade Cream of Celery Soup Recipe.
• Cream of Chicken Soup – Learn How to make Easy Gluten Free Cream of Chicken Soup Recipe

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Variations Ideas

• Cream Soup – We have even used cream of mushroom soup as an easy substitute for cream of celery.
• Chicken – Use rotisserie chicken if you do not have any chicken made.
• Change Meat – Use Leftover turkey and egg noodles also make a great combination in this dish.
• Vegetables – You can also add green peas or green bell pepper to the chicken mixture and that is yummy.
• Cheese – Feel free to change the cheese and use cheddar cheese, velveeta cheeses, and mozzarella cheese.
• Seasoning – This easy chicken spaghetti recipe seasoning can be changed to what you prefer. For a hint of spice add in a ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper. Garlic powder and onion powder can also be used as a substitute for the fresh.

How do you Make Chicken Spaghetti Casserole

• Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Step 2 – In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, drained diced tomatoes, cream of celery soup, cream of chicken soup, chopped onion, minced garlic, dried parsley, dried basil, sour cream, and 1 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Mix well.

Step 3 – Add the cooked spaghetti to the chicken mixture and toss to coat evenly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 4 – Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and spread it out evenly.

Step 5 – Sprinkle the remaining Monterey Jack Cheese and parmesan cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.

• Step 6 – Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
• Step 7 – Remove from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Expert Tips

• Shred Chicken – If you have not shred chicken, shred with two forks or learn How to Shred Chicken with Stand Mixer.
• Pasta – Cook spaghetti noodles before mixing with the other ingredients. Cook the pasta according to the package or al dente. Make sure you do not overcook as you do not want the pasta to be mushy.
• Cooking Time – Baking time will vary depending on how golden brown you want the top to be.

Serving Suggestions

Pair this dish with a green veggie and you are ready to go. We love these delicious roasted green beans with this casserole recipe.  They only take a minute to prepare and they are so yummy. This recipe is also good with  oven roasted asparagus.   Steamed Broccoli is also delicious and easy.

The creamy sauce is so delicious that you might also want to have bread to dip into it. I like to get every last drop. We love Garlic Bread Cheese Sticks Recipe. You can also learn how to freeze garlic bread and how it saves you money.

We do this a lot and it is so good and you know I like to save money. Feel free to grab a loaf of bread from the bakery.