Crack Chicken Spaghetti Casserole

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Crack Chicken Spaghetti Casserole

Crack chicken spaghetti is a creamy casserole that's a twist on the traditional dish. It's so easy - perfect for weeknights! Bacon, ranch, chicken, and spaghetti are combined in a rich, cheesy sauce and baked for 30 minutes. You can even assemble it ahead of time.

Course Casserole, dinner, Main Course, Main Dish, Main Dish - Chicken

Cuisine American - Southern

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings

Calories 617kcal

Author Marye Audet-White

Ingredients

16 ounces thin spaghetti
10.75 ounces cream of chicken soup
10.75 ounces cream of celery soup
10 ounces Rotel tomatoes not drained
12 ounces Velveeta cheese cubed
½ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons dry Ranch dressing mix
2½ cups chicken breast or thighs, cooked and chopped
¾ cup bacon cooked and crumbled
1 cup monterey jack cheese shredded from a block
½ cup chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350ºF.
Lightly spray a 13×9-inch pan with cooking spray.
Set aside.
Break spaghetti into roughly 3-inch lengths.
Cook pasta according to package directions.
Drain and set aside.
In a saucepan, combine cream of chicken and cream of celery soups, Rotel, and Velveeta.
Cook on low, stirring constantly, until the cheese melts.
Whisk in dry Ranch mix and sour cream.
Stir in cooked spaghetti, cooked chicken and bacon.
Pour mixture into prepared dish.
Top with monterey jack cheese.
Bake for 30 minutes or until hot all the way through.
Sprinkle with green onions before serving.

Notes

Storage:

Cover with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. This doesn't freeze well.

You can assemble it a day or two ahead of time, cover and refrigerate until ready to bake.

Tips:

Use a rotisserie chicken or leftovers for ease.
Stir your saucepan mixture frequently (especially while the cheese melts) so that nothing sticks to the bottom or burns.
Use full-fat sour cream. The reduced-fat stuff is too watery, and crack chicken spaghetti tastes best when creamy and thick.

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