Irresistible Spicy Southern Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole Delight
A delightful and comforting dish that combines the rich flavors of Southern cuisine with cheesy goodness and a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Carnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked spaghetti
- 1 pound shredded chicken
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, cooked spaghetti, diced tomatoes, cream cheese, and spices.
- Stir in half of the cheddar cheese, bell pepper, and green onions.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more cayenne pepper or a diced jalapeño.
- Can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Spicy Chicken Spaghetti, Southern Casserole, Cheesy Casserole