Name: Chicken Spaghetti
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients: 16 ounces spaghetti noodles; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 large bell peppers, chopped (I used red & yellow); 1 large onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic minced; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons black pepper; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2-3 cups Chicken stock; 1 cup sour cream; 2 cups, shredded Mexican Blend or Cheddar Cheese, divided; 2 cups shredded rotisserie, skin removed

Chicken spaghetti has been a favorite of mine for many, many years. Ever since one of my oldest friends, Bonnie, made it for me. Back then we used canned everything (including canned chicken) and processed anything we could find, and it was SOOOOO good.

Remaking a favorite

As much as I love this classic I decided Iw anted to remake it…all from scratch.

OK I know from scratch can sound kinda scary but don’t worry this from scratch recipe is super easy. To add in a ton of flavor and a little color I start with red, orange or yellow bell peppers. Most of the time I will use 1 red and 1 orange or yellow one, some chopped onion and of course a little garlic. This really is like my own version of the trinity. Instead of celery I use garlic (I am not a big fan of celery).

To make it super special I add in sour cream to the sauce…yes sour cream. It adds a perfect bit of tang and creaminess to the casserole that makes this chicken spaghetti something to remember.

As for the chicken I used rotisserie chicken. I love this option as it a huge timesaver, tastes delicious and it super easy. If you are not a fan, feel free to roast your own and use whatever cuts you like.

Don’t forget the cheese

One of my favorite parts of my friends Chicken Spaghetti is the tons of cheese. There is cheese on the inside and on the top, giving each bite a ton of cheesy goodness. The original recipe uses velveeta cheese, which I LOVE…but I wanted to change it up a bit so I used 1 cup of shredded cheddar and 1 cup of mexican blend cheese.

I prefer this combo as the cheddar adds a perfect little bite and the mexican blend melts into a cheesy river of goodness. Yes I love cheese, I admit it. It’s ok. I am getting help for it.

Get to making this NOW…

MJ

16 servings

Chicken Spaghetti

A rich and creamy chicken spaghetti without any canned soups...it is made from scratch but done in no time

20 minPrep Time

45 minCook Time

1 hr, 15 Total Time

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Ingredients

16 ounces spaghetti noodles

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon butter

2 large bell peppers, chopped (I used red & yellow)

1 large onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic minced

2 teaspoons salt

2 teaspoons black pepper

2 teaspoons chili powder

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2-3 cups Chicken stock

1 cup sour cream

2 cups, shredded Mexican Blend or Cheddar Cheese, divided

2 cups shredded rotisserie, skin removed

Directions

Preheat oven to 350

Spray a large casserole dish with nonstick spray, set aside

n a large stock pot cook pasta to al dente according to box instructions and drain

In a separate sauce pan or large skillet heat olive oil and butter over medium heat

Add in bell peppers & onion, cooking until softened (about 4-5 minutes)

Stir in garlic, salt, pepper & chili powder, cooking for another 1-2 minutes

Whisk in flour and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring often

Stir in chicken stock, starting with 2 cups, and bring mixture to a boil

Reduce to a simmer and let mixture thicken, adding in more chicken stock if mixture is too thick

Remove from heat and stir in sour cream and 1 cup of cheese until well combined

Stir in chicken

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed

Add in cooked noodles and toss to combine

Pour into prepared casserole dish

Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top

Cover and bake for 20 minutes and then remove foil and continue baking for another 15-20 minutes, or until sauce is bubbly and cheese is browned

Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes before serving

ENJOY!!

Notes

Each serving is 7 WW Smart Points

Nutritional Info

Calories 225 - Calories from Fat 81 - Total Fat 9 g - Saturated Fat 4.8 g - Monounsaturated Fat 3.1 g - Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7 g - Trans Fat 0 g - Cholesterol 26 g - Sodium 458 mg - Potassium 216 mg - Total Carbohydrate 25 g - Dietary Fiber 1 g - Sugars 2 g - Protein 9 g

Vitamin A 19 % - Vitamin C 67 % - Calcium 13 % - Iron 6 %

Nutrition

Calories

1129 cal

Fat

28 g

Carbs

186 g

Protein

50 g

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Great for now and later

One of my friends just had a baby and this was what I took over to them. The beauty is you can get the casserole ready to bake and then freeze it or bake it right away, and it will be AMAZING either way.

I love having this option especially when bringing food to someone who just had surgery, experienced a loss or just because your awesome and decided to be a blessing to someone.

I usually make a double batch (because it is just so easy) and that way I always have one in the freezer ready to go.

Oh yeah…the new dad LOVED this casserole and ate 4 helpings the night we brought it over.