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Creamy Southern Spaghetti Bake

Creamy Southern Spaghetti Bake for Ultimate Comfort Food Bliss

Creamy Southern Spaghetti Bake is a delightful casserole filled with chicken, cream cheese sauce, and cheese, perfect for cozy nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Spaghetti or penne or rotini
For the Sauce
  • 2 cups Cooked Shredded Chicken rotisserie chicken recommended
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 10.5 oz Cream of Chicken Soup or mushroom soup
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can substitute
  • 1 packet Ranch Seasoning Mix homemade ranch seasoning works
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper to taste
For the Cheesy Goodness
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese or mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese or Pecorino Romano
For the Topping
  • 4 slices Bacon or turkey bacon/cooked sausage
  • Chopped Parsley optional for garnish

Equipment

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

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Creamy Southern Spaghetti Bake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water 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 shredded chicken, 1½ cups cheddar cheese, Parmesan, and drained spaghetti into the cream mixture until well-coated.
  5. Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and top with remaining cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  7. Let the dish rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish is versatile; feel free to substitute chicken with turkey or ham and add your favorite vegetables for added nutrition.

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