Ingredients and Substitutions
Spaghetti. You could honestly make this chicken spaghetti casserole with any pasta shape but the spaghetti is delicious baked in the creamy sauce. Rotisserie chicken. To cut down on prep time, I use rotisserie chicken in this recipe. Cooked chicken breasts, chicken thighs or leftover chicken can also be used. Vegetables: Bell peppers, onion and garlic. Rotel tomatoes/canned tomatoes can also be added but I prefer the dish without them. Béchamel sauce. Instead of using canned chicken soup/cream of mushroom soup, I made my own béchamel sauce. Seasonings: I used smoked paprika, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt and black pepper. A seasoning mix like cajun seasoning or Italian seasoning can also be used. Cheese. I used sharp cheddar cheese but any cheese of your choice can be substituted. Mozzarella cheese is a great melting cheese but doesn’t offer a ton of flavor. Monterey Jack Cheese or Gruyere are both good options.
How to make Chicken Spaghetti
Can I make this ahead?
Yes, this easy chicken spaghetti recipe a great dish to prepare in advance. Assemble the dish right up to the baking point, cover with foil and keep in the refrigerator overnight before baking. Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. I prefer reheating in the air fryer or oven but you can use the microwave oven too.
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