Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our Spicy Southern Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole. This delightful dish combines tender shredded rotisserie chicken, creamy Velveeta cheese, and zesty Rotel tomatoes for a flavor explosion that will warm your heart. Baked to perfection and topped with crunchy panko breadcrumbs, it’s an easy-to-make casserole perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends. With minimal prep time thanks to the use of rotisserie chicken, this recipe will have you enjoying a hearty meal without hours in the kitchen. Whether you’re looking to impress guests or satisfy the family, this cheesy chicken spaghetti casserole is a crowd-pleaser that brings Southern comfort to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked spaghetti
- 1 lb shredded rotisserie chicken
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 lb Velveeta cheese (cubed)
- 1 cup milk
- 1 can (10 oz) original Rotel
- 1 can (10 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 casserole dish.
- In a large stockpot, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in Velveeta cheese, Rotel, cream of mushroom soup, and milk until smooth.
- Add shredded chicken and cooked spaghetti to the cheese mixture; mix until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish, leveling the top. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and panko breadcrumbs.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and broil for an additional 3-5 minutes until breadcrumbs are golden brown.
- Let rest for five minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 65mg