Description
This comforting Chicken Spaghetti with Rotel recipe is a creamy, cheesy casserole perfect for a family dinner. Tender cooked chicken, spaghetti noodles, and a flavorful sauce made with cream of chicken soup, Rotel tomatoes with green chiles, cream cheese, evaporated milk, and ranch seasoning come together in a baked dish topped with cheddar cheese for a hearty, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and diced
- 16 ounces spaghetti noodles, broken into 3 pieces
- 21 ounces cream of chicken soup (two 10.5 ounce cans)
- 10 ounces can Rotel tomatoes with green chiles, undrained
- 6 ounces cream cheese
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 10 ounces evaporated milk
- 1 tablespoon dry ranch dressing mix
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside for later use.
- Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti noodles broken into three pieces and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain the noodles and set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: In a large pot over low heat, combine undrained Rotel tomatoes, cream of chicken soup, evaporated milk, and cream cheese. Stir constantly until the cream cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in the dry ranch dressing mix, diced cooked chicken, and cooked spaghetti noodles into the sauce. Mix well to evenly coat everything with the creamy mixture.
- Assemble Casserole: Pour the chicken and spaghetti mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Evenly sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
- Bake: Bake the casserole uncovered in the preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly around the edges.
- Optional Broil for Golden Top: For a golden brown and slightly crispy top, place the casserole under the oven broiler for 3 to 4 minutes. Watch closely to prevent burning.
Notes
- Use cooked chicken from leftovers or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- To make the dish spicier, use hot Rotel tomatoes instead of mild.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easier melting and smoother sauce.
- Do not overcook the spaghetti noodles initially, as they will finish cooking in the casserole.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to set and improve texture.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
