Chicken-Spaghetti Bake

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Creamy, cheesy comfort food made with tender chicken, pasta, and a savory mushroom sauce
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This Chicken-Spaghetti Bake is the ultimate comfort food dish, perfect for busy weeknights or feeding a hungry crowd. It combines tender cubed chicken with broken spaghetti noodles in a rich, creamy sauce made from condensed cream of mushroom soup, milk, and melted American cheese. The addition of crisp bacon, sautéed onions, and garlic adds depth and savory flavor, while frozen peas provide a pop of color and freshness. Topped with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and baked until bubbly, this casserole offers a hearty, satisfying meal that feels like a warm hug. ItâÂÂs easy to assemble, uses pantry staples, and delivers big flavor with minimal effort.

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Chicken-Spaghetti Bake

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8 Calories: 667.0

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This Chicken-Spaghetti Bake is the ultimate comfort food dish, perfect for busy weeknights or feeding a hungry crowd. It combines tender cubed chicken with broken spaghetti noodles in a rich, creamy sauce made from condensed cream of mushroom soup, milk, and melted American cheese. The addition of crisp bacon, saut&# 195;©ed onions, and garlic adds depth and savory flavor, while frozen peas provide a pop of color and freshness. Topped with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and baked until bubbly, this casserole offers a hearty, satisfying meal that feels like a warm hug. ItâÂÂs easy to assemble, uses pantry staples, and delivers big flavor with minimal effort.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350ðF (175ðC).
  2. Break spaghetti into halves and cook according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.
  3. In a large saucepan, cook chopped bacon, onion, and garlic over medium heat until bacon is crisp and onions are softened.
  4. Stir in all-purpose flour to coat the bacon and vegetables, cooking for 1 minute.
  5. Gradually whisk in the can of undrained tomatoes, cream of mushroom soup, and milk.
  6. Cook and stir the mixture until it thickens and comes to a bubble.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in shredded American cheese until melted and smooth.
  8. Fold in the cooked spaghetti, cubed cooked chicken, and thawed frozen peas.
  9. Pour the mixture into a 2 1/2-quart casserole dish.
  10. Top with grated Parmesan cheese.
  11. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 667.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 33.4g52%
Saturated Fat 10.7g54%
Cholesterol 34.5mg12%
Sodium 1304.4mg55%
Total Carbohydrate 52.8g18%
Dietary Fiber 5.3g22%
Sugars 7.0g
Protein 39.8g80%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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