This easy chicken spaghetti with rotel recipe went viral on TikTok. It’s creamy cheesy comfort food the whole family will love.
Oven baked with so many ingredient options including cream cheese, velvetta, American cheese, heavy cream, and cream condensed soup. I’ll show you step-by-step how easy it is to make.
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TikTok Chicken Spaghetti Recipe
Why did this recipe go viral? Pasta recipes are so popular on social media and get millions of views. Spaghetti dinner is a staple in most households, it’s quick, easy, and can feed a crowd with leftovers the next day.
What’s In Traditional or Old Fashioned Chicken Spaghetti?
It’s a cream based casserole with canned cream of chicken, mushroom or celery, velvetta cheese, and cooked chicken mixed with spaghetti noodles. Then oven baked to golden perfection.
Similar to the classic dish chicken tetrazzini which is also white sauce based with mushrooms.
The more updated viral recipe options include delicious substitutions and additions that makes the creamiest ultimate chicken spaghetti recipe!!
Ingredients and Substitutions
Chicken- Fully cooked chicken breast, thighs, or tenders.
Vegetables & Spices - Fresh chopped garlic, onion, celery, and sweet peppers are best. Any of these vegetables can be omitted if you prefer. Add your favorite dried herbs or spice blends for an extra delicious meat sauce. Parsley dried or fresh for garnish.
I used a convenient frozen seasoning blend that chopped onion, celery, peppers and parsley.
Rotel -I used the chunky diced tomatoes with green chilis. There is also the original, mild or hot variety available.
Flour - All purpose is used to thicken the chicken broth.
Chicken Broth - Boxed, canned, or bouillon would be great. Substitute vegetable broth if preferred.
Butter - Unsalted is best to control the sodium.
Cream Cheese - This recipe uses a whole block of full-fat variety, but you can substitute low-fat.
Condensed Soup or Cream- Choose between cream of chicken, mushroom or celery. If you prefer Heavy whipping cream is a great alternative.
Cheese - Pick your favorite Velvetta, yellow American, colby jack, cheddar, and mozzarella.
Pasta - Spaghetti is best, but you can substitute your favorite long or short pasta and it will still be delicious.
3 Easy Ways To Cook The Chicken
Pick your favorite cut of boneless chicken like breasts, thighs or tenders.
I used about 2 pounds of raw chicken to make 4 cups of fully cooked for this recipe.
Season the chicken very well with your favorite all-purpose seasoning or spice blend, garlic and onion powder, dried herbs, or smoked paprika.
Make sure the chicken is fully cooked to 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Oven Baked- I bake them whole at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 20-25 minutes until fully cooked. Let them cool and chopped them into cubes or slices.
Boil or Steam- They can be steamed in a metal basket over water for about 20-30 minutes. Boil the seasoned chicken in chicken broth for about 30-35 minutes.
Skillet - The seasoned chicken can be cooked whole or cut into chunks. On medium heat with a drizzle of cooking oil cook until nice and brown, which can take about 15-18 minutes.
Tips and Suggestions
Great way to use up leftover chicken or buy a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store to save time.
Don’t overcook the spaghetti noodles. Stick to the package directions and cook to al dente or minus 2-3 minutes.
Mix in extra flavors like chopped roasted red peppers, red pepper flakes, or a cajun seasoning blend.
Pre-shredded cheese is so convenient but grating the from the block tastes and melts better.
Substitute the chicken for ground or cubed turkey or pork.
If you want more of blush sauce, mix one or two cups of marinara pasta sauce or serve it on the side.
Add a crispy topping like crushed crackers, crispy onions, or toasted buttered panko bread crumbs.
How To Serve Chicken Spaghetti With Rotel
This baked chicken spaghetti can be taken from the oven straight to the dinner table. Since the oven is going, add vegetables and garlic bread as sides or make a cool and crispy salad.
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Leftovers and Storage
If there are any leftovers, they can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and easily reheated in the microwave.
Making this for meal prep? It can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Step By Step Photos and Directions
- Grab all the ingredients and prep them.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
3. Cook the spaghetti using the package directions to al dente or minus a couple minutes from the cooking time.
4. Strain and place in the 9x13 Baking Dish. Toss with a little oil to prevent sticking and set aside.
5. In a large skillet or dutch oven on medium high heat, melt the butter and saute the frozen seasoning blend or chopped onion, celery, bell pepper and garlic. For about 2-3 minutes.
6. Add the flour and mix well.
7. Saute for 2-3 minutes to cook the flour well.
8. With a whisk mix in chicken broth. Simmer until the sauce has thickened.
9. Reduce heat to medium. Mix in the cubed softened cream cheese.
10. Add in undrained rotel and condensed soup or heavy cream. Mix and cook for about 2-3 minutes.
11. Start to slowly mix in the velvetta cheese or American and shredded colby jack, until you have a smooth cheesy cream sauce.
12. Remove from the heat and mix in the cooked chicken and spaghetti noodles.
13. Pour spaghetti mixture into a 9x13 baking dish.
14. Top with shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
15. Place into the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until bubbly and the cheese has melted.
16. Remove from the oven and let cool. Top with parsley and Enjoy.
Chicken Spaghetti with Rotel
Equipment
- Stock Pot
- Skillet
- Cooking Spoon
- Cutting Board & Knife
- Measuring Tools
- 9x13 Baking Dish
- Strainer or Sieve
- Metal Wire Whisk
Ingredients
- ½ lb. Spaghetti
Cheesy Chicken Cream Sauce
- 4 cups Cooked Chicken (Sliced or Chopped)
- 1 ½ cups Frozen Seasoning Blend (Chopped Onion, Bell Peppers, and Celery about ½ cup of each)
- 2 tsp. Garlic (Chopped)
- ½ cup Unsalted Butter (1 stick)
- 5 tbsp. All-purpose Flour
- 2 ½ cups Chicken Broth (Low Sodium)
- 8oz or 1 block Cream Cheese (Softened and Cubed)
- 10oz can Rotel (undrained)
- 10oz can Condensed Soup of Choice or 1 ½ cups Heavy Cream
- 8oz Velvetta Cheese (Cubes or Shreds) or Yellow American Cheese Slices
- 8oz or 2 cups Colby Jack Cheese (Shredded)
- Salt, Pepper, and Spices of Choice
Cheese Topping
- 1 cup Mild Cheddar (Shredded)
- 1 cup Mozzarella (Shredded)
- Dried or Chopped Parsley For Garnish
Instructions
Cook Spaghetti
- Cook spaghetti using the package directions to al dente or minus a couple of minutes from the cooking time. Strain and place in the 9x13 Baking Dish. Toss with a little oil to prevent sticking and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Make Cheesy Chicken Cream Sauce
- In a large skillet or dutch oven on medium high heat, melt the butter and saute the frozen seasoning blend or chopped onion, celery, bell pepper and garlic. For about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the flour and mix well. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- With a whisk mix in chicken broth. Simmer until the sauce has thickened.
- Reduce heat to medium. Mix in the cubed softened cream cheese.
- Add in undrained rotel and condensed soup or heavy cream. Mix and cook for about 2-3 minutes.
- Start to slowly mix in the velvetta cheese or American and shredded colby jack, until you have a smooth cheesy cream sauce.
- Remove from the heat and mix in the cooked chicken and spaghetti noodles.
- Pour spaghetti mixture into a 9x13 baking dish.
- Top with shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
- Place into the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until bubbly and the cheese has melted.
- Remove from the oven and let cool. Top with parsley and enjoy.
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