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    Chicken Spaghetti with Rotel

    Published: Jan 28, 2020 · Modified: Apr 26, 2022 by The Curry Mommy · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    chicken spaghetti southern recipe with rotel and precooked chicken

    A delicious southern Chicken Spaghetti Recipe with Rotel and Cream of Mushroom Pasta Sauce

    If you love pasta and Mexican food then you will love this Chicken Spaghetti with Rotel recipe! It is a true southern classic recipe with some added spices to make it even tastier!

    This is a delicious and easy recipe that includes cheese and precooked chicken with Mexican, Indian, and American flavors. It's perfect for a weeknight family meal.

    Chicken Spaghetti with Rotel

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    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Variations
    • Substitutions
    • Make it a Casserole!
    • Top Tips
    • More Chicken Recipes to Try...
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    Ingredients

    • cream of mushroom or cream of chicken
    • shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blend
    • green onions
    • cilantro
    • red chili powder
    • cooked chicken (rotisserie or frozen works too)
    • spaghetti
    • cream cheese
    • garlic or Trader Joe' garlic spread
    • salsa or Rotel tomatoes
    • fresh chili peppers (optional)

    Instructions

    Cook the spaghetti per package instructions

    boil spaghetti in a big pot

    In a pot add the chicken with some oil and cook it through to remove any "chicken taste".

    cooking chicken in a pot

    Add in the Rotel, cream of mushroom soup, and spices. Heat it through until a slight boil.

    sauce in a pot with rotel chicken and spaghetti

    Add cooked spaghetti and cheese to the pot. Mix it through and enjoy warm with cilantro garnished on top and extra spice.

    chicken spaghetti southern recipe with rotel and precooked chicken

    TIP: Bake the chicken spaghetti in the oven at 350 for 10 minutes for an even more authentic Southern dish


    Variations

    • Vegetarian- remove the chicken completely and add whole black beans instead
    • Spicy- add chopped chili peppers during the cooking process
    • Baked Spaghetti Casserole- Place the cooked chicken spaghetti dish in a casserole pan and bake at 350 for 10 minutes.
    • Gluten Free- I like to use brown rice pasta spaghetti

    Substitutions

    1. Precooked Chicken-use rotisserie chicken or frozen cooked chicken
    2. Rotel- use a generic canned tomatoes and chili pepper combo from your local grocery store.
    3. Spaghetti- Feel free to use any pasta type you like

    Make it a Casserole!

    1. Pour the spaghetti into a casserole pan and top with additional cheese (optional)
    2. Bake until heated through at 350 degrees.
    3. Serve warm.

    Top Tips

    • Make Extra! Here's why- Serve the spaghetti warm off of the stovetop and save leftovers for baked spaghetti that can be served later in the week.
    • As a garnishment, add extra cilantro and fresh chili peppers on top before serving.

    More Chicken Recipes to Try...

    1. Instant Pot Chicken Curry and Rice
    2. Mint Chicken with Thai Basil and Minced Meat
    3. Chicken Keema Tacos - an Indian Taco Recipe

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    chicken spaghetti southern recipe with rotel and precooked chicken

    Chicken Spaghetti with Rotel Recipe

    The Curry Mommy
    This is a classic Southern American creamy spaghetti dish made with a blend of American and Mexican ingredients. Chicken spaghetti with rotel is a delicious recipe packed with flavor!
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 531 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 oz dry spaghetti, angel hair pasta, fettucini, etc (cooked with very little salt)
    • 2 cups cooked and finely chopped chicken
    • 1 can cream of chicken soup or cream of mushroom soup
    • 1-2 tablespoon your favorite taco seasoning
    • 10 oz can of your favorite salsa or Rotel
    • 2 cloves fresh garlic, grated
    • 1 cup water (pasta water for thicker consistency)
    • ½ cup shredded cheddar or Mexican Blend cheese (more or less)
    • 2 tablespoon cream cheese
    • red chili powder or chili flakes, for spice
    • oil
    • salt (add at the end)

    Garnishment

    • 4 sprigs green onion
    • ½ bunch cilantro
    • fresh chili peppers

    Instructions
     

    • Cook the pasta according to packaged instructions.
    • In a pan, add some oil and cook the diced chicken. This step will help remove any "chicken" flavor if the meat is cold.
    • Add salsa, cream of chicken/mushroom, garlic, taco seasoning, and red chili powder to the chicken and mix well.
    • Add the pasta AND the pasta water to the pot.
    • Add in the shredded cheese and cream cheese and gently stir. Taste test and add salt and pepper accordingly.
    • Combine well and let it cook for a few extra minutes on medium-low heat (or you can place it in an oven safe pan, top with extra cheese, and bake until melted at 350 degrees)
    • Top with green onions, cilantro, and chili peppers.
    • Enjoy!

    Notes

    Option to bake the chicken spaghetti... Pour the combined spaghetti with the sauce into an oven-safe pan, top with cheese, and bake at 350 until melted and heated through.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1.5cupCalories: 531kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 51gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 124mgSodium: 769mgPotassium: 165mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 17mg
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