Description
A creamy and comforting pasta bake made with shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, and a golden breadcrumb topping, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, sauté onion, garlic, and mushrooms until softened.
- Stir in the cooked chicken, chicken broth, heavy cream, and bring to a simmer.
- Mix in the cheddar cheese, peas, salt, and pepper, and then combine with the cooked spaghetti.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and sprinkle with Parmesan and breadcrumbs if using.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For a crisp topping, sprinkle extra Parmesan and breadcrumbs and broil for the last 2-3 minutes. You can also use rotisserie chicken for a quicker option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chicken casserole, comfort food, pasta, easy recipe, weeknight dinner