Description
A warm, cheesy hug in a bowl featuring shredded chicken, spaghetti, and a creamy sauce with sautéed vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (about 2 chicken breasts)
- 8 oz (227 g) spaghetti (or any pasta of your choice)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (reserve 1/2 cup for topping)
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup milk (or chicken broth for a lighter version)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until soft and slightly browned.
- Stir in the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and milk. Cook for 2–3 minutes until smooth and heated through. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Mix in cooked chicken and 1/2 cup of Monterey Jack cheese. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until cheese melts and chicken is warmed.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet with the sauce. Mix well to coat evenly.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer pasta mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Top with remaining Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese. Bake for 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
For a lighter version, swap half-and-half or milk for some of the sour cream and use reduced-fat cheese. Can make gluten-free by using gluten-free pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg