Chicken Spaghetti Casserole with Mexican Flavors
Equipment
- 9 x 13 baking dish
Ingredients
- 12 oz uncooked thin spaghetti
- 1 TBS butter
- 2 cups cubed or shredded cooked chicken (I used the cooked breast meat of a rotisserie chicken)
- 1 (10.5oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 (10.5oz) can cream of celery, mushroom or chicken
- 1 (14.5oz) can rotel tomatoes with green chilis (or substitute 1 (14.5oz can of diced regular tomatoes for less heat)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or other favorite (divided)
- 1 packet taco seasoning or 3 TBS homemade taco seasoning or see my seasoning blend that I used for this casserole listed below.
Taco Seasoning for casserole (1 TBS chili powder, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp paprika, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp garlic powder) mix together
- garnish with fresh parsley, cilantro or sliced green onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray with non-stick cooking spray a 9 x 13 baking dish.
- Prepare spaghetti per instructions on back of package, drain and place back into pot and coat with 1 TBS of butter. Set aside.
- In large bowl, mix together cooked chicken, soups, rotel or canned diced tomatoes, taco seasoning, and 1 cup of the cheese. Mix in the cooked, drained spaghetti. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Cover with foil and place in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheese evenly. Place back into oven for 10-15 minutes until cheese has melted.
- Let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley, cilantro, or sliced green onions. Cut into squares. Serve and enjoy.
You mentioned the taco spaghetti recipe, which I did make. I found it good, but s bit thin the first day – – – but it was absolutely!!!
wonderful the second day.
Am looking forward to doing this recipe soon.
it does make delicious leftovers.
Your are my kind of cook…..just simple delicious recipes!
Thank you.
Delicious
Thank you!
Thank you for making me want to cook again! Easy Fast and yummy!
You are so welcome.