Description
This creamy baked chicken spaghetti combines tender chicken, broken spaghetti, and a medley of vegetables in a rich, cheesy sauce for the ultimate comfort food experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 grams / 1 pound chicken thighs or breasts (cut into smallish pieces*)
- 500 grams / 1 pound spaghetti (broken up into pieces (about 2 to 3 inches long))
- 3 peppers (1 red, 1 green, 1 yellow, if possible!, cubed finely)
- 1 large onion (cubed finely)
- 250 grams / ½ pound mushrooms (I used brown)
- 1 tablespoon mixed Italian herbs
- pepper (to taste)
- 2 x 295g / 10 ounce cans condensed chicken soup
- 480 ml / 2 cups chicken stock
- 375 grams / 3 cups grated mature / sharp cheddar cheese
- to serve (optional)
- garlic bread and fresh green salad leaves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 190°C / 375°F.
- Heat a little vegetable oil in a heavy pan over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and stir-fry until they are white and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add a bit more oil if needed, and sauté the chopped onions and bell peppers for about 5 minutes, or until they are soft and the onions are translucent.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, sautéed vegetables, broken spaghetti, condensed cream of chicken soup, and chicken broth. Mix well until everything is evenly coated.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the mixture into a large baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the top is golden brown.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
This dish is perfect for batch cooking and can be stored in the freezer for later use. Serve with garlic bread and a crisp green salad for a complete meal. Feel free to substitute the bell peppers with other vegetables you have on hand.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 950
- Fat: 25
- Carbohydrates: 48
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 32
- Cholesterol: 85