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A close-up of a blue baking dish filled with cheesy Spicy Cheddar & Rotel Chicken Spaghetti Bake, with a fork lifting a portion.

Spicy Cheddar & Rotel Chicken Spaghetti Bake

A bold and creamy pasta bake with spicy Rotel tomatoes, cheddar cheese, and tender chicken. Easy to prepare and full of flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Southern
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • Large nonstick pan
  • 9x13-inch casserole dish

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 medium sweet onion chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 10-ounce can Rotel Tomatoes with Green Chilies
  • 1 pound pasteurized cheese product cut into cubes
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 3 cups chopped cooked chicken
  • black pepper to taste
  • 12 ounces spaghetti cooked according to package directions
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Melt butter in a large nonstick pan. Add onion and cook until soft, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Add seasoned salt, garlic powder, chicken soup, tomatoes, pasteurized cheese product, and milk. Cook, stirring constantly until cheese is melted.
  • Fold in chicken. Season to taste with pepper.
  • Fold in spaghetti and pour into a greased 9x13-inch casserole dish. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Uncover dish and sprinkle shredded cheese on top. Return to oven and bake uncovered for 5 minutes.

Notes

For extra spice, use hot Rotel tomatoes. Leftovers reheat well in the oven or microwave.
Keyword Dinner Ideas Recipes, Easy Meals, Pasta Dinner Recipes