Description
Mexican-inspired cheesy chicken spaghetti delivers comfort and flavor in one delightful dish. Creamy sauce, tender chicken, and melted cheese create a satisfying meal that brings families together around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) uncooked spaghetti
- 2 cups (280 grams) cubed cooked chicken
- 8 ounces (227 grams) Velveeta, cubed
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces or 411 grams) diced tomatoes, drained
Canned Soups and Dairy:
- 1 can (10-1/2 ounces or 298 grams) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
- 1 can (10-1/2 ounces or 298 grams) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) 2% milk
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) shredded Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Extras:
- 1 can (4 ounces or 113 grams) chopped green chiles
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Minced fresh parsley, optional
Instructions
- Boil the spaghetti in salted water for 8-10 minutes until perfectly al dente. Drain thoroughly and set pasta aside, ensuring no excess water remains.
- Create a creamy base by melting Velveeta cubes in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Gradually incorporate condensed soups, milk, garlic powder, and black pepper, stirring continuously until the mixture transforms into a silky, uniform sauce.
- Introduce tender cubed chicken, vibrant diced tomatoes, and zesty green chiles into the molten cheese sauce. Simmer for 3-4 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and ingredients to warm through completely.
- Gently fold the reserved spaghetti into the cheesy chicken mixture, ensuring each strand is luxuriously coated with the rich, creamy sauce. Stir delicately to prevent pasta from breaking.
- Transfer the aromatic spaghetti to a serving platter. Sprinkle generously with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and optional chopped parsley for a burst of color and herbaceous notes. Serve immediately while piping hot for maximum flavor enjoyment.
Notes
- Use high-quality Velveeta for the creamiest, smoothest cheese sauce that coats every strand of spaghetti perfectly.
- Opt for rotisserie chicken or leftover grilled chicken to add extra flavor and save preparation time.
- Consider using gluten-free spaghetti for a celiac-friendly version without compromising the dish’s rich, comforting taste.
- Reduce sodium by selecting low-sodium cream soups and adding fresh herbs like basil or thyme for enhanced flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 477
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1120 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg