Description
A creamy, cheesy chicken spaghetti recipe that combines tender chicken, pasta, and melty cheese into the ultimate comfort food. Ready in just 35 minutes, this family favorite is rich, hearty, and perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound uncooked spaghetti (or angel hair/penne)
- 2 cups cubed cooked chicken (rotisserie works well)
- 8 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed (or sharp cheddar)
- 1 can (10-1/2 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can (10-1/2 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup 2% milk (or heavy cream)
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder (or 2–3 cloves fresh garlic)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can (14-1/2 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 can (4 oz) chopped green chiles
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- Minced fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
- In a large saucepan, combine mushroom soup, chicken soup, Velveeta, milk, garlic powder, and black pepper. Heat over medium, stirring until smooth (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in chicken, diced tomatoes, and green chiles. Cook 3-4 minutes until heated through.
- Remove from heat and add drained spaghetti. Toss to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan and parsley before serving.
Notes
Do not overcook pasta—it will continue cooking in the sauce. Heat cheese sauce slowly to avoid graininess. Use reserved pasta water or milk if sauce is too thick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1240mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: cheesy chicken spaghetti, chicken pasta, comfort food, family dinner, creamy spaghetti