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Chicken Spaghetti Casserole has everything you need for a delicious meal. The creamy chicken, seasonings and pasta come together for the best comfort food. Plus, it is just so easy to make!
Whether you need a great dish for company or something to serve during busy weeknights, this easy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole is the best chicken casserole.
We love to use leftover chicken to make Chicken Spaghetti Casserole and it is a tasty way to stretch your meat budget. The recipe only calls for 3 chicken breasts but it can really feed a large family.
The creamy sauce and pasta make this amazing. We also love making King Ranch Chicken Casserole and Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole for another delicious recipe.
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Why We Love This Recipe
Chicken spaghetti casserole is a classic recipe that we love to serve for an easy weeknight meal. We have even made it for our church potluck or when a friend had surgery.
The ingredients are simple and it is also budget friendly. Everyone loves the flavor and can easily be doubled to share with friends.
Ingredients
- Chicken Breasts – You can also use tender chicken thighs.
- Diced Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic, and Oregano – Use Rotel Tomatoes as an easy substitute.
- Cream of Celery Soup – Learn How to Make Homemade Cream of Celery Soup Recipe.
- Cream of Chicken Soup – Learn How to make Easy Gluten Free Cream of Chicken Soup Recipe
Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.
Variations Ideas
- Cream Soup – We have even used cream of mushroom soup as an easy substitute for cream of celery.
- Chicken – Use rotisserie chicken if you do not have any chicken made.
- Change Meat – Use Leftover turkey and egg noodles also make a great combination in this dish.
- Vegetables – You can also add green peas or green bell pepper to the chicken mixture and that is yummy.
- Cheese – Feel free to change the cheese and use cheddar cheese, velveeta cheeses, and mozzarella cheese.
- Seasoning – This easy chicken spaghetti recipe seasoning can be changed to what you prefer. For a hint of spice add in a ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper. Garlic powder and onion powder can also be used as a substitute for the fresh.
How do you Make Chicken Spaghetti Casserole
- Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Step 2 – In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, drained diced tomatoes, cream of celery soup, cream of chicken soup, chopped onion, minced garlic, dried parsley, dried basil, sour cream, and 1 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Mix well.
Step 3 – Add the cooked spaghetti to the chicken mixture and toss to coat evenly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 4 – Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Step 5 – Sprinkle the remaining Monterey Jack Cheese and parmesan cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Step 6 – Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
- Step 7 – Remove from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Expert Tips
- Shred Chicken – If you have not shred chicken, shred with two forks or learn How to Shred Chicken with Stand Mixer.
- Pasta – Cook spaghetti noodles before mixing with the other ingredients. Cook the pasta according to the package or al dente. Make sure you do not overcook as you do not want the pasta to be mushy.
- Cooking Time – Baking time will vary depending on how golden brown you want the top to be.
Serving Suggestions
Pair this dish with a green veggie and you are ready to go. We love these delicious roasted green beans with this casserole recipe. They only take a minute to prepare and they are so yummy. This recipe is also good with oven roasted asparagus. Steamed Broccoli is also delicious and easy.
The creamy sauce is so delicious that you might also want to have bread to dip into it. I like to get every last drop. We love Garlic Bread Cheese Sticks Recipe. You can also learn how to freeze garlic bread and how it saves you money.
We do this a lot and it is so good and you know I like to save money. Feel free to grab a loaf of bread from the bakery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this casserole can be placed in the freezer. I often will make 2 of these and put one in the freezer. It does not take any more work and you can have an extra for later. It is so nice having another night of dinner taken care of and in the freezer.
This recipe is perfect in a 9×13 casserole dish. The ones with the lid are really handy as well. I use the disposable pans if I am taking this meal somewhere or for the freezer. That also helps with clean up on those busy nights.
Yes, you will prepare this casserole with cooked chicken. It is the perfect casserole to prepare with leftover chicken. If you need to cook chicken prior to making this casserole, make Slow Cooker Chicken Breasts or Boil Chicken Breasts.
Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. We think it taste even better the next day as the ingredients have time to marinate together.
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Chicken Spaghetti Casserole
Ingredients
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cooked and shredded)
- 1 can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano 14.5 ounces, drained
- 1 can cream of celery soup 10.5 ounces
- 1 can cream of chicken soup 10.5 ounces
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (divided)
- 12 ounces spaghetti (cooked al dente)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, drained diced tomatoes, cream of celery soup, cream of chicken soup, chopped onion, minced garlic, dried parsley, dried basil, sour cream, and 1 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Mix well.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the chicken mixture and toss to coat evenly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining Monterey Jack Cheese and parmesan cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes.
- Then the casserole is ready to serve and enjoy!
This recipe is so delicious! I doubled the recipe so I could take dinner into a neighbor who was having surgery. I followed the recipe as written. except I used leftover rotisserie chicken and added a bag of peas. So delicious! I will definitely be making this again!
This looks delicious and I’m looking forward to trying it!!! I would serve with either my personal recipe for green beans or a bag of frozen Tuscan broccoli.
Serve with salad and garlic bread!
I would substitute Cream of Mushroom soup for the mushrooms and add baby peas. My family really loved it, sometimes I would serve a nice green salad.
I would serve roasted broccoli with the chicken tetrazzini. This recipe sounds so good, might try with any leftover Thanksgiving turkey!
Made this tonight. I took your advise and added peas and red pepper flakes. Served it with a side salad. It was very good and I will definitely make it again.
I had to add red and yellow bell peppers, just love that extra kick.
Yummy! Sounds great! I might add some thyme or nutmeg or peas. Depending on my mood. ? Serve with it? Peas, if not in the casserole, a salad of some yummy lettuce, toasted sesame seeds, parmesan, and Newman’s original olive oil dressing, and maybe mushrooms. Maybe biscuits. Thank you! ?
Outstanding, the whole family loved this!
I would add some broccoli to this recipe. I would also serve it with either a garden salad or Caesar salad and with some garlic cheese bread.
I would serve a little side salad. I would also add some peas
Serve it with buttered yeast rolls and salad.
This is one of the best things to be invented!!!
My go to recipe for leftover turkey !!
This sounds great. I will have to try it soon. It would be good with some garlic cheese bread, or a simple green salad.
can substitute half and half for heavy cream? I am a new cook
Sounds delicious!! ??
Do I hv I use heavy cream or can I substitute something with less fat n calories?