Pro Tips
This recipe includes instructions for using fresh chicken, but this is a great recipe to make with leftover or rotisserie chicken.
Shred your own cheese from a block, it will melt better and give you much creamier results. Bagged shredded cheese contains cellulose which prevents it from melting as well in soups and sauces.
Don’t add the cheddar cheese when the base is very hot, or the dairy will separate and the consistency will be grainy. (This is outlined in the instructions as well.)
I prefer to use thin spaghetti for this recipe but you can use regular, angel hair, or other types of pasta noodles if that’s all you have.
This recipe is in The Cozy Cookbook on page 192!
Assemble the casserole as outlined and place it in a casserole dish. Let it cool first, then cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Remove cover and bake for 10-15 more minutes. Broil at 475° for a few minutes at the end if desired.
Storage
Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Note that the consistency of the sauce won’t be exactly the same when reheated from frozen.
Tools For This Recipe
A 14-inch oven safe skillet is perfect for this recipe.
Box Cheese Grater– Always shred cheese from a block for creamy/melty results. Bagged shredded cheese contains cellulose and prevents it from melting as well in soups/sauces.
9 x 13 baking dish The perfect size for almost any casserole recipe
Silicone Spatula– Easy for tossing the chicken as it cooks and for stirring in the sauce ingredients.
Measuring spoons I love that these are magnetic. They keep my drawer neat.
Chicken Spaghetti
prep time: 15 MINUTEScook time: 40 MINUTEStotal time: 55 MINUTES
SERVINGS: 6 PEOPLE tap or hover to scale
This Chicken Spaghetti has a creamy 3-cheese blend of cream cheese, cheddar, and mozzarella! Rotel tomatoes pair perfectly with this creamy cheese sauce that’s made from scratch!
