Description
A creamy and cheesy chicken spaghetti casserole that is easy to make and perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup half and half
- 4 cups (16 oz) shredded medium cheddar cheese
- 1/2 pound spaghetti noodles, cooked and drained
- 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cut into a small dice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook until soft, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic, salt, and pepper and cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Sprinkle in the flour and cook, stirring for 1 minute. Gradually add the broth and the half and half, stirring until blended. Reduce the heat and simmer until thickened, 3-5 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add 3 cups of the cheese and stir until the cheese melts. Stir in the pasta and the chicken. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese over the top of the casserole. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to cook an additional 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is all melted and the sauce is bubbling.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using rotisserie chicken.
- Feel free to add vegetables like broccoli or spinach for more nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg