Description

Creamy Southern Spaghetti Bake is a rich, cozy, and irresistibly cheesy casserole that brings classic Southern comfort to the table with tender shredded chicken, a silky creamy sauce, and perfectly baked spaghetti. This family-friendly dish is easy to prepare, freezer-friendly, and guaranteed to become a weeknight staple.

Ingredients

Scale

12 oz spaghetti
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup chicken broth
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp salt
2 tbsp butter
Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain and set aside.
In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
In a large bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chicken broth, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Add shredded chicken, sautéed onion mixture, and cooked spaghetti. Toss until well coated.
Stir in half of the cheddar and half of the mozzarella.
Transfer mixture to the baking dish. Top with remaining cheese.
Bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Garnish with parsley before serving warm.

Notes

Make-ahead: Prepare through step 6, refrigerate up to 24 hours, then bake as directed (add 5–10 minutes to baking time).
Leftovers store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3–4 days. Reheat in the oven until bubbly.
for a lighter version, substitute a light sour cream or plain Greek yogurt and reduce the cheese slightly.
To keep this gluten-containing dish, use regular spaghetti. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free spaghetti.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Casserole
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Southern American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (1/6 of recipe)
Calories: 520
Sugar: 6 g
Sodium: 720 mg
Fat: 28 g
Saturated Fat: 14 g
Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 46 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 26 g
Cholesterol: 120 mg

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