A comforting and creamy casserole with tender chicken, pasta, and a cheesy, flavorful sauce. Perfect for family dinners or meal prepping!
Author:Laura
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:45 minutes
Total Time:1 hour
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:dinner
Method:baking
Cuisine:American
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced) π
3 cups dry spaghetti, broken into 2-inch pieces π
2 cans (10.5 oz each) cream of mushroom soup π
2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese π§
ΒΌ cup finely diced green bell pepper π«
ΒΌ cup finely diced onion π§
1 jar (4 oz) diced pimentos, drained π
2 cups reserved chicken broth (from cooking the chicken) π
1 teaspoon Lawry’s Seasoned Salt π§
1/8 teaspoon to ΒΌ teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste) πΆοΈ
Salt and pepper, to taste π§
1 cup additional grated sharp cheddar cheese (for topping)
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken
Cook a whole fryer chicken, then shred or chop the meat into small pieces until you have 2 cups of cooked chicken.
Cook the Spaghetti
Use the reserved chicken broth to cook the spaghetti until al dente. Be sure not to overcook. Once done, drain the spaghetti.
Mix the Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the cooked spaghetti, chicken, cream of mushroom soup, grated cheddar cheese, green pepper, onion, diced pimentos, seasoned salt, cayenne pepper, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir everything together until well combined.
Assemble the Casserole
Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish. Top with the remaining 1 cup of grated cheddar cheese.
Cook or Store
To Bake Immediately: Preheat the oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C) and bake for 45 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is melted and golden. If the cheese starts to brown too much, cover the casserole with foil.
To Freeze: Cover the casserole and freeze for up to 6 months.
To Refrigerate: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
Serve
Once baked, let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
If you prefer a bit more heat, adjust the cayenne pepper to your liking.
This dish can be made ahead of time and refrigerated or frozen for later.
Add extra veggies like peas or carrots for added nutrition.