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Creamy Southern Spaghetti Bake

Creamy Southern Spaghetti Bake for Cozy Family Nights

Creamy Southern Spaghetti Bake is the ultimate comfort casserole with tender spaghetti, shredded chicken, cheesy sauce, and crispy bacon.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 10.5 oz Cream of Chicken Soup
  • 1 cup Sour Cream can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1 oz Ranch Seasoning Mix do not skip this
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder or fresh garlic
  • ½ tsp Black Pepper adjust to taste
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese divided
  • ½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 6 slices Bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 2 tbsp Chopped Parsley optional
  • 1 pkg Spaghetti can swap for penne or rotini
  • 2 cups Cooked Shredded Chicken can use rotisserie chicken

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • colander
  • Spatula
  • aluminum foil

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
  2. Cook the spaghetti in boiling water according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.
  4. Fold in the cooked chicken, 1½ cups of cheddar cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Then mix in the spaghetti until evenly coated.
  5. Transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon on top.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  7. Remove from oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Optionally, garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is versatile and can be made ahead of time, stored in the fridge, and easily baked when ready to serve. Ideal for busy weeknights and gatherings.

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