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Baked Chicken Spaghetti

Baked Chicken Spaghetti is a comforting dish that combines chicken and pasta in a creamy sauce topped with melted cheese, perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 550 kcal

Ingredients
  

Pasta Preparation

  • 4 quarts water For boiling pasta
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt For seasoning pasta
  • 1 pound spaghetti Use as directed on package

Sauce Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For sautéing vegetables
  • ½ cup finely chopped yellow onion
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 cups marinara sauce Store-bought or homemade
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken Use leftover or rotisserie chicken

Cheese Topping

  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley For garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Set the oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of kosher salt and stir to dissolve.
  • Add in 1 pound of spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain the noodles in a colander and rinse with cool water for about 30 seconds to stop the cooking.

Cooking

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-low heat.
  • Add ½ cup of finely chopped yellow onion, 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning. Sauté until the onions are translucent, about 3 minutes.
  • Add in 2 cups of marinara sauce and stir to combine. Cook until the sauce is hot, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat and stir in ½ cup of heavy cream. Season the sauce with more salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add the drained spaghetti to the sauce and stir to combine. Mix in 2 cups of cooked shredded chicken.
  • Transfer the pasta to a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
  • Sprinkle the pasta with 1 ½ cups of shredded mozzarella cheese and ½ cup of shredded parmesan cheese.
  • Cover with foil and bake until the cheese melts and the pasta is hot, about 15 to 20 minutes. For a more browned surface, remove the foil and broil the casserole until lightly browned, about 2 to 5 minutes.
  • Garnish with 1 tablespoon of chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Serve warm with a green salad or garlic bread. Adjust cheese amounts for cheesier preference. Can add red pepper flakes for spice.
Keyword Baked Chicken Spaghetti, Chicken, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner, Pasta