Famous Chicken Spaghetti (Crowd-Favorite!)

 

This Chicken Spaghetti is rich, creamy, cheesy, and unbelievably comforting. It’s the kind of recipe that disappears fast at family dinners, potlucks, and weeknight meals. The sauce is loaded with tender chicken, melty cheese, and just the right spices—pure comfort in a bowl!

Ingredients

For the Chicken & Pasta

• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie works great)
• 12 oz (340 g) spaghetti, broken in half
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the Creamy Sauce

• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel-style)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• ½ cup milk or heavy cream
• ½ small onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)

For Baking

• ½ cup additional cheddar
• ½ cup mozzarella
• Fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

1 Cook the Spaghetti

1. In a large pot, bring chicken broth to a boil.
2. Add the spaghetti and boil until al dente.
3. Drain and set aside (keep ½ cup broth for later).

2 Make the Creamy Sauce

1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil.
2. Sauté onion for 2–3 minutes until soft.
3. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
4. Stir in the cream of chicken, cream of mushroom, diced tomatoes, and milk.
5. Add paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
6. Mix until smooth and bubbling.

4 Add Chicken & Cheese

1. Add in the shredded chicken.
2. Stir in cheddar and mozzarella until melted.
3. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved broth.

4 Combine Everything

1. Add cooked spaghetti to the sauce.
2. Mix well until every noodle is coated in creamy goodness.

5 Bake to Perfection

1. Transfer to a baking dish.
2. Top with the extra cheese.
3. Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 20–25 minutes, until bubbly and golden.

Serve With:

• Garlic bread
• A simple green salad
• Steamed broccoli
• Pickles (a Southern twist!)

Tips for the BEST Chicken Spaghetti

✔ Break spaghetti in half so it mixes easier
✔ Use rotisserie chicken for fast prep
✔ Add ½ cup cream cheese for extra creaminess
✔ Substitute the pasta for penne or linguine
✔ Add jalapeños if you like it spicy