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A bubbling, cheesy casserole dish of chicken spaghetti with tomatoes and green chilies.
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Chicken Spaghetti with Ro-Tel

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 480kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 oz spaghetti , broken into thirds
  • 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 10 oz can Ro-Tel Original Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies, undrained
  • 10.5 oz can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 10.5 oz can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 16 oz processed cheese (Velveeta), cubed
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon sal t
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente, then drain.
  • In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté the diced onion and bell pepper until softened, approximately 5 minutes.
  • In a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-low heat, combine the cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, Ro-Tel tomatoes (with liquid), and cubed processed cheese.
  • Stir the sauce mixture constantly until the cheese is completely melted and the texture is smooth.
  • Stir the shredded chicken and sautéed vegetables into the cheese sauce. Season with salt and black pepper.
  • Add the cooked spaghetti to the pot and toss thoroughly until the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce.
  • Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
  • Bake for 30 minutes until the casserole is bubbling at the edges and heated through.
  • Remove from the oven and allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes before serving.