Rotel Chicken Spaghetti

Rotel Chicken Spaghetti is a comforting, cheesy dish with a kick of spice, making it a perfect meal for any night of the week. The creamy combination of tender chicken, melted cheese, and spicy tomatoes with green chilies blends beautifully with spaghetti to create a dish that’s both hearty and flavorful. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing meal that brings a touch of Southern comfort to the table, and it’s ideal for feeding a family or serving at gatherings.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
• 8 oz spaghetti, cooked and drained
• 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (optional)
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook Spaghetti: Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
3. Prepare Sauce: In a large skillet, sauté the chopped onion and bell pepper (if using) over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika, stirring to combine.
4. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the Rotel tomatoes, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and chicken broth. Stir in the cooked chicken, sautéed vegetables, and 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Mix with Spaghetti: Add the cooked spaghetti to the bowl with the chicken mixture, stirring until the spaghetti is evenly coated.
6. Bake: Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese over the top.
7. Cook: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned on top.
8. Serve: Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired and serve hot.

Enjoy your creamy, cheesy Rotel Chicken Spaghetti!