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    Home » Recipes » Diced Chicken

    Chicken Spaghetti with Rotel

    Published: May 10, 2021 · Modified: Mar 3, 2021 by Bowl Me Over · 26 Comments

    Loaded with tender chicken in an amazing creamy cheese sauce, this casserole is the ultimate comfort food! It's a delicious recipe and is a huge hit with the whole family
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    The whole family is going to go crazy for this Chicken Spaghetti Recipe with Rotel. This is the easiest pasta casserole and everyone is going to flip for this recipe!

    If you love this recipe, be sure and try crockpot chicken and gravy next!

    Spoon filled with chicken spaghetti over casserole dish.
    Your whole family will love this chicken spaghetti recipe!
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    • Easy Chicken Spaghetti Recipe with Rotel

    Why you'll love this recipe

    This classic casserole is a family favorite. Mom's love it because it's so simple to make, leftovers heat up great on day two, plus it freezes well! If there are leftovers of course!

    Anything that's made with simple pantry ingredients gets five stars in my book!

    Ingredients

    A photograph of the ingredients needed for Chicken Spaghetti with rotel with print overlay.
    Ingredients needed for Chicken Spaghetti

    For the exact measurements, please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    • cooked chicken breasts - leftover rotisserie chicken works great for this, you can even use leftover crockpot chicken and gravy. Poached chicken or any leftover chicken.
    • dry spaghetti - linguine, fettuccini, bucatini - you can even use short pasta if you'd prefer (but then it wouldn't be chicken spaghetti with rotel of course).
    • cream of chicken soup - celery or cream of mushroom soup can be substituted.
    • Rotel Tomatoes - Rotel is actually canned diced tomatoes with chilies. It's a little spicy and the perfect combination for this dish. If you can't find it, use canned diced tomatoes combined with 2 tablespoons of canned diced green chilies.
    • cream cheese - for the perfect creamy goodness!
    • shredded cheese - I used Colby, but you can use cheddar, mozzarella or even provolone.
    • evaporated milk - no evaporated milk? Use cream instead.
    • ranch dressing - a heaping tablespoon of dry seasoning.

    Instructions

    Step by step photos showing how to make spicy chicken pasta.
    Step by step instructions to make Chicken Pasta Bake.

    This is an overview of the instructions. For the complete directions just scroll down to the bottom!

    1. Preheat the oven and grease the casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray, set aside. 
    2. Cook the pasta in well salted water according to package directions, drain well.
    3. In a large pot, combine the Rotel, cream of chicken soup, evaporated milk and cream cheese. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the soup, tomatotes, milk and cheese have melted and are creamy. 
    4. Add the seasoning and chicken to the cheesy sauce and combine.
    5. Next stir in the cooked spaghetti, mix well. Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
    6. Bake uncovered until hot and bubbly.

    FAQ's

    Do you need to cover the casserole?

    No, there's no need to cover the casserole while it's baking.

    Can Chicken Spaghetti with Rotel be made ahead?

    Yes this dish can be made up to three days ahead! Seal with foil and place in the refrigerator. When you're ready to bake it, just preheat the oven and bake as directed.

    Casserole dish filled with creamy pasta dished up with spoon.
    Bake the Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti until hot and bubbly, serve and enjoy!

    Tips

    Cook the pasta in a large pot with plenty of water. Be sure to season it well. Two teaspoon per quart of water

    To get a golden brown crust, place the cooked casserole under the broiler for 3-4 minutes. Keep an eye on it so it doesn't get burnt, just golden crispy brown!

    Pro Tip: For best results, don't overcook the pasta! Be sure to boil the pasta to just al dente. Over cooking past makes it mushy.

    Variations

    Cut back on the carbs by using low carb pasta or take it a step further by using spaghetti squash - great substitute for the pasta and absolutely delicious!

    For a crispy cheesy crust, crunch up Ritz or Goldfish crackers (goldfish are my personal favorite!) You'll need about ½ cup and just crunch them up a bit and sprinkle on the top of the casserole over the cheese.

    Substitute sour cream for the cream cheese for a more creamy sauce. You can also add bell peppers for more veggie goodness.

    Storage

    Allow the chicken spaghetti casserole to completely cool. Then seal well and refrigerate for up to three days.

    To reheat, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Heat until hot and bubbly, about 25-30 minutes.

    Chicken Spaghetti with Rotel in baking dish with spoon.
    Easy to make Chicken Spaghetti with Rotel.

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    Recipe

    Spoon filled with chicken spaghetti over casserole dish.
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    Easy Chicken Spaghetti Recipe with Rotel

    Loaded with tender chicken in an amazing creamy cheese sauce, this casserole is the ultimate comfort food! It's a delicious recipe and is a huge hit with the whole family
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    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 706kcal
    Author: Deb Clark
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    Equipment

    • 9x13 casserole dish

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups chicken breast cooked and diced
    • 16 ounces spaghetti noodles break into 3 pieces
    • 21 ounces cream of chicken soup that's two 10.5 ounce cans
    • 10 ounces can of RoTel Tomatoes tomatoes with green chiles, undrained
    • 6 ounces cream cheese
    • 3 cups cheddar cheese
    • 10 ounces evaporated milk
    • 1 tablespoon ranch dressing (dry mix)

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray, set aside.
    • Cook the pasta in well salted water according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
    • In a large pot, combine the Rotel tomatoes (undrained), cream of chicken soup, evaporated milk and cream cheese. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until the cheese has melted.
    • Add the powdered ranch dressing, shredded chicken and cooked spaghetti. Mix well. Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
    • Bake uncovered for 20 to 30 minutes or until heated through and the dish is hot and bubbly.
    • Looking for that golden brown top? Just tuck the Rotel Chicken Spaghetti casserole under the broiler for 3-4 minutes.

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    Notes

    You can really use any type of pasta you prefer. Angel hair pasta, linguine, whole wheat spaghetti, etc. 
    Cook the pasta in plenty of well salted water. Cook pasta to al dente, don't overcook the pasta! It will finish cooking in the oven.
    Rotel tomatoes are simply fire roasted tomatoes, green chilies, lime and fresh cilantro. If you can't find your own rotel tomatoes, substitute with fresh salsa. 
    Substitute velveeta cheese for cream cheese if you'd prefer.
    If you're short on time, make this on top of the stovetop in a Dutch oven. You won't get the crispy crust, but it will still be delicious!
    Chicken Spaghetti freezes well! Just be sure to store it in airtight containers and freeze up to three months. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 706kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 1217mg | Potassium: 738mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1050IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 461mg | Iron: 3mg
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